SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
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SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
The Crucial P310 2TB SSD is highly praised for its exceptional speed, compact 2230 size, and generous capacity, making it a popular upgrade for Steam Deck and other handheld devices. Users report read/write speeds that often exceed advertised specs, with many noting significant improvements over stock drives. A few concerns were raised about thermal throttling under heavy loads, with one user recommending a heatsink, and another noting the drive hit 86°C. Overall, the drive is seen as a reliable, high-performance option with a good warranty, though some users suggest additional cooling for sustained workloads.
Pros
- Exceptional read/write speeds
- Compact 2230 size
- Large 2TB capacity
- Easy Steam Deck installation
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Thermal throttling under heavy load
- Runs hot (86°C)
- Heatsink not included
- Gen3 interface limits speed
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | Crucial P310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | nCache 4.0 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
