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2,000 GB · PCIe 5.0 x4 · M.2 2280
8.2
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Crucial P310 2TB
A DRAM-less QLC PCIe 4.0 drive with quick burst speeds that slows noticeably under long sustained writes.
- 2,000 GB
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- M.2 2280
- QLC
- 7,100 MB/s
PCPR score
7.2
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$201Nov 9
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The short version
The P310 is a PCIe 4.0 budget drive using a Phison E27T controller, Micron 232-layer QLC and no onboard DRAM. The 2TB model is rated for 7,100 MB/s reads and 6,000 MB/s writes. Tom's Hardware found good all-round speed and efficiency, especially for laptops, but poor sustained performance. It suits general use and game libraries more than heavy writing. Its 440 TBW rating is modest, and Micron is ending the Crucial consumer brand.
Pros
- 7,100 MB/s rated reads for a budget drive
- Power-efficient, which suits laptops
- Single-sided layout
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- QLC flash has poor sustained write performance
- Lower 440 TBW endurance than TLC rivals
- Micron has decided to shut down the Crucial consumer brand, so long-term availability is worth checking before buying
Best for
- Laptop upgrades
- Budget game storage
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 2,000 GB
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Performance
- NAND
- QLC
- DRAM cache
- No
- Controller
- Phison E27T
- Sequential read
- 7,100 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 6,000 MB/s
Features
- Endurance
- 440 TBW
- Warranty
- 5 years
Physical
- Heatsink included
- No
Compatibility notes
- PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280; backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots at lower speed.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedFinds the 2280 P310 keeps the efficient, capable character of the shorter version and works best in laptops, while QLC flash hurts sustained writes and pricing was high at review time.
3.5/5 · 2024-12-06
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PositiveThis 2230 Gen4 drive beat the Sabrent Rocket in Blackmagic and CrystalDiskMark testing, offering strong speeds, power efficiency, and solid endurance for handhelds and compact systems.
2024-07-19
Read the sourceServeTheHome
PositiveServeTheHome tested this 2TB M.2 2230 drive, noting it is the first 2230 they reviewed targeting 7GB/s speeds, using DRAM-less Phison controller and 232-layer QLC NAND with lower endurance.
2024-07-17
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Common questions
Is QLC a problem for the P310?
For everyday use and game loading it performs well, but Tom's Hardware found poor sustained performance, so long large writes will slow down noticeably.
Does the P310 work in a PS5?
Crucial's page lists PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro compatibility, but the bare drive needs a heatsink fitted to meet the console's requirements.
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