Name: Crucial P310 2TB
Brand: Crucial
SKU: B0DC8RVRBZ
Price: 228.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (8715 reviews)

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The Crucial P310 2TB is a budget‑oriented PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD that uses 232‑layer QLC NAND to deliver up to 7100 MB/s sequential reads and 6000 MB/s writes. It offers a single‑sided, power‑efficient design with optional heatsink and is available in both 2280 and compact 2230 form factors.

✓ Best for: Budget‑conscious gamers, handheld PC owners (e.g., Steam Deck), laptop upgraders, and compact desktop builders who need high‑capacity Gen4 speeds without paying for DRAM premiums. Ideal for fast game loads, quick system boots, and large file transfers in thin devices.✗ Not ideal for: Professional content creators, workstation users, or anyone with heavy sustained write workloads that demand high endurance and consistent write speeds, as the QLC NAND and lack of DRAM limit long‑term performance.

Pros

✓Delivers very high sequential read speeds of up to 7,100 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, rivaling premium TLC drives.
✓Single‑sided design provides strong power efficiency and thermal management for sustained workloads.
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Specifications

Design

ColorBlack

Form FactorM.2 2280

Height2.3 mm mm

Width21.8 mm mm

Length80.0 mm mm

Features

SecurityTCG Pyrite

HeatsinkOptional

CompatibilityLaptops, desktops, ROG Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go, AYANEO Kun, PCIe Gen3

Included SoftwareAcronis Data Recovery Software

General

BrandCrucial

ModelP310 2TB

Release Date2024-09-17

Warranty5-year limited

Performance

InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4 / NVMe 1.4

ControllerPhison E27T

DRAMNone (HMB)

Sequential Read Speed7100 MB/s MB/s

Sequential Write Speed6000 MB/s MB/s

Power

Power EfficiencyStrong (single-sided design for thermal management)

Storage

Capacity2TB GB

NAND Type232-layer Micron QLC

Endurance (TBW)440 TB TB

Security

Security FeatureTCG Pyrite

Cache

pSLC Cache Size400 GB

Post‑Cache Sustained Write SpeedApproximately 336 MB/s after cache exhaustion

Thermal

Heatsink AvailabilityOptional accessory on some models

Memory Architecture

DRAM ReplacementUses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) instead of native DRAM

Dimensions & Weight

Height0.09 inches

Width0.86 inches

Depth3.15 inches

Weight0.0220462262 Pounds

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