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WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB
2,000 GB · PCIe 5.0 x4 · M.2 2280
8.2
$280MSRP3 videos
Crucial T500 2TB
A DRAM-equipped PCIe 4.0 TLC drive with strong all-round speed and 7.4 GB/s rated reads at 2TB.
- 2,000 GB
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- M.2 2280
- TLC
- 7,400 MB/s
PCPR score
8.0
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$265Nov 9
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The short version
The T500 is a high-end PCIe 4.0 drive with a Phison E25 controller, Micron 232-layer TLC and LPDDR4 DRAM. The 2TB model is rated for 7,400 MB/s reads and 7,000 MB/s writes with 1,200 TBW. Tom's Hardware called it a solid all-rounder with good efficiency, though sustained writes were inconsistent. It suits gaming PCs and workstations that want DRAM without Gen5 heat. Micron's decision to end the Crucial consumer brand is the main caveat.
Pros
- 7,400 MB/s reads and 7,000 MB/s writes rated at 2TB
- LPDDR4 DRAM cache with TLC flash
- 1,200 TBW endurance at 2TB
- Efficient in Tom's Hardware testing
Cons
- Sustained write performance was inconsistent in testing
- PCIe 5.0 drives offer more headroom
- Micron has decided to shut down the Crucial consumer brand, so long-term availability is worth checking before buying
Best for
- Gaming PCs wanting a DRAM-equipped Gen4 drive
- Workstations that avoid Gen5 heat
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 2,000 GB
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Performance
- NAND
- TLC
- DRAM cache
- Yes
- Controller
- Phison E25
- Sequential read
- 7,400 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 7,000 MB/s
Features
- Endurance
- 1,200 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.
- A heatsink version exists for PS5 installs; the bare drive needs a cooler in a console.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveRates the T500 as a capable all-rounder that combines DRAM with strong speed and efficiency, while noting its high list pricing at launch and inconsistent sustained writes.
4/5 · 2023-10-31
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NeutralStorageReview benchmarked the 2TB non-heatsink T500 against rivals like the 990 Pro and SN850X, testing latency and synthetic workloads on their server and desktop rigs.
2023-11-01
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PositiveServeTheHome tested the 2TB T500 as a boot drive, noting near Gen4 interface-limit sequential speeds, DRAM-backed Phison E25 controller, and adequate 1200 TBW endurance rating.
2023-12-20
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Common questions
Does the T500 have DRAM?
Yes. Tom's Hardware lists LPDDR4 DRAM paired with the Phison E25 controller, at about 1GB per TB of capacity.
Can the T500 go in a PS5?
Tom's Hardware lists a PS5-compatible heatsink version for the 1TB and 2TB drives; a bare drive would need its own cooler.
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