Crucial
The Crucial P3 Plus 1TB is a budget‑friendly PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD that delivers up to 5 GB/s sequential reads and up to 4.1 GB/s sequential writes, using a DRAM‑less design with QLC NAND and a dynamic pSLC cache. It offers strong burst performance for large file transfers but falls short on sustained random I/O and latency‑sensitive tasks.
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$189.00
Average
$63.69
Lowest
$37.14
Highest
$189.00
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the P3 Plus for its impressive sequential throughput and aggressive pricing, especially the 64K write performance that outpaces many QLC competitors. However, they consistently point out its weak random IOPS, high latency, and the drawbacks of a DRAM‑less architecture, which cause sustained write speeds to tumble once the cache is exhausted. Overall, they view it as a solid budget Gen4 option for bursty workloads but not a contender for performance‑critical or heavy‑write scenarios.
What Users Say
Everyday users love the noticeable speed boost in booting, app loading, and large file transfers, often describing the experience as "very snappy" and a "massive jump" from SATA or HDD setups. Recurring complaints focus on performance throttling after the cache fills, heat concerns without a heatsink, and disappointment with random small‑file speed, especially for VDI or database‑type tasks.
Common Complaints
Performance drops after the dynamic pSLC cache is exhausted, heat buildup leading to throttling without a heatsink, weak random 4K IOPS, and occasional high latency spikes in small‑file operations.
How It Compares
vs. WD SN580 1TB
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose the WD SN580 if endurance and sustained writes matter more than peak sequential performance; pick the P3 Plus for higher burst speeds at a lower price.
vs. Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
Advantages
Disadvantages
The 990 PRO is ideal for power users and professionals needing maximum performance; the P3 Plus is better for budget builds that still want Gen4 burst speeds.
vs. Crucial P3 1TB (Gen3)
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Disadvantages
Upgrade to the P3 Plus for a noticeable Gen4 speed boost if the budget allows; stay with the P3 for the cheapest option when Gen4 performance isn’t essential.
