Crucial P2 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drive hits 2400 MB/s reads and 1800 MB/s writes, backed by a 5-year warranty and 300 TBW endurance. Its DRAM-less TLC design keeps costs low, and the included SSD management software handles optimization, security, and firmware updates. Best for budget-conscious desktop builders upgrading from SATA SSDs or HDDs who want NVMe speed without paying a premium.
Resumen
The 30-Second Version
A fine budget NVMe drive from 2020 that's still kicking. Just don't pay 2024 prices for it.
Pros & Cons
Ventajas
- Cheap and widely available 77th
- 300 TBW endurance is better than most budget drives 75th
- 5-year warranty is generous for this price class
- Easy drop-in upgrade for older systems
Desventajas
- DRAM-less design hurts sustained write performance
- 2400 MB/s reads are slow by modern NVMe standards
- Portable use is a weak spot, 16.5/100 score
- Crucial has been known to swap TLC for QLC without notice
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Las pruebas
Performance
The sequential numbers are fine for what this is. 2400 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write won't set any records, but they're a real step up from SATA. What surprised us is how well this drive holds up in endurance, sitting at the 75th percentile with 300 TBW. That's better than a lot of budget drives we've seen. The random performance is just average though, and the lack of DRAM means sustained writes can dip when the drive gets full. For an OS drive doing everyday tasks, you probably won't notice. For heavy video editing or constant large file transfers, you will.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 2400 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 1800 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 300 |
| MTBF (hours) | 1500000 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
vs Competition
The Samsung 990 EVO and Lexar NM790 both blow the P2 out of the water on speed, with Gen4 interfaces and much higher sequential reads. The WD Blue SN5100 is a closer match in spirit, a budget-friendly NVMe drive, but it's newer and generally faster. The MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO and Corsair MP700 Elite are in a completely different league, Gen4 and Gen5 drives that make the P2 look like it's standing still. If you're building a new system, spend a little more on the Lexar or Samsung. If you're just breathing life into an old laptop, the P2 is fine.
| Spec | Crucial P2 | Samsung 990 PRO | Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G | Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO | Team Group MP44 | Western Digital BLACK SN850X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 4TB | 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 2,400 MB/s | 7,450 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Endurance | 300 TBW | 1200 TBW | 2000 TBW | 1400 TBW | 2000 TBW | 1200 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Valoración social | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial P2 | 54.2 | 61.7 | 53.5 | 55.3 | 75.1 | 77.3 | 53.1 |
| Samsung 990 PRO Compare | 93.7 | 97.4 | 99 | 78.5 | 86 | 95.3 | 20.9 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G Compare | 93.3 | 94.4 | 94 | 78.5 | 94 | 95.3 | 15.9 |
| Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO Compare | 98.1 | 98.5 | 97.6 | 78.5 | 91.1 | 51.8 | 24 |
| Team Group MP44 Compare | 93.6 | 88.7 | 53.5 | 92.6 | 77.1 | 87.1 | 15.4 |
| Western Digital BLACK SN850X Compare | 89 | 95.7 | 53.5 | 78.5 | 83 | 99.6 | 22.8 |
Precio
Value & Pricing
At the prices we're seeing, this is a weird one. The GBP 70 listing is a genuinely good deal for a 1TB NVMe drive. But the USD 190-200 and EUR 317-328 listings are absurd, you can get a much faster Gen4 drive for that money. If you can find the P2 at a budget price, it's worth it. If you're paying anything close to those higher prices, walk away.
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Overview
The Crucial P2 is a budget NVMe drive that gets the basics right and not much else. It's a DRAM-less TLC drive with 2400 MB/s reads and 1800 MB/s writes, which puts it firmly in the middle of the pack for speed. The one thing to know? It's a solid, cheap upgrade for an older laptop or desktop, but it's not going to impress anyone who's already used to Gen4 speeds.
Common Questions
Q: Does this drive have a DRAM cache?
Nope, it's DRAM-less. That means sustained write speeds can drop when the drive is under heavy load or nearly full. For everyday use it's fine, but don't expect consistent peak performance during big file transfers.
Q: Is this TLC or QLC NAND?
The original P2 shipped with TLC, and most units out there are TLC. But Crucial has reserved the right to switch to QLC without changing the model name, which is a bit shady. If you get a QLC unit, endurance and write speeds will be worse. It's a gamble.
Q: Is this good for gaming?
It'll load games faster than a hard drive or SATA SSD, but it's not going to compete with Gen4 drives. If you're on a budget and just want faster load times, it's fine. If you want the best, look elsewhere.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a new gaming rig or doing heavy content creation, this isn't it. Go get a Lexar NM790 or Samsung 990 EVO instead. The P2 is for breathing life into old laptops and budget desktops, not for pushing big files around.
Verdict
The Crucial P2 is a decent budget drive that's been left behind by the market. It's reliable, has a solid warranty, and will make an old system feel snappy again. But the pricing is all over the place, and the performance ceiling is low. Buy it only if you find it cheap and you're upgrading something that can't take advantage of faster drives anyway.
Usage Scores
- General64.9
- Budget85.3
- Gaming61.4
- Laptop69.7
- Console31.1
- Portable15.5
- Workstation58.7
