Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Patriot P300 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Patriot P300 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Patriot P300 NVMe SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, easy installation, and reliability over time. Some reviewers note it runs hot and recommend an additional heatsink, while others feel it is overpriced. A few users have had mixed experiences with other Patriot drives, but this model has held up well for them.
Pros
- Fast boot times
- Easy installation
- Reliable over time
- Good for laptops
Cons
- Runs hot without heatsink
- Expensive for the price
- Mixed brand reliability
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Patriot P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | SMI 2263XT Series Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Patriot P300 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot P300 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 17 specs.
