Kingston NV3 1TB
Score: 81/100
Crucial P310 1TB
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Crucial P310 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD offers flagship-class sequential and random performance in a compact, single-sided M.2 2280 package, backed by a five-year warranty, but its DRAM-less QLC design reduces endurance and security features.
The Kingston NV3 1TB is a budget-oriented PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD offering very high sequential speeds, but its DRAM-less design can lead to performance variability and reliability concerns.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
6,000 MB/s | 7,100 MB/sbest | |
4,000 MB/s | 6,000 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,000,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 1,200,000 IOPSbest | |
320 TBWbest | 220 TBW | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
0 GBbest | 0 GBbest |
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Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 6000 MB/s | 7100 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 4000 MB/s | 6000 MB/s |
Interface(1) | ||
Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Storage(1) | ||
NAND Type | 3D NAND | QLC |
Reliability(2) | ||
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 320 TBW | 220 TBW |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 6.57 g | 10 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the Kingston NV3 as a value-oriented PCIe 4.0 SSD that delivers solid sequential performance for mainstream users, praising its price-to-performance ratio and compact design, while cautioning that the DRAM-less architecture can lead to performance variability and may not match higher-end drives.
Everyday users appreciate the quick installation, fast boot times, and noticeable gaming speed gains, especially when the drive is bought on sale, but recurring complaints focus on inconsistent performance, occasional drive failures, data loss, and disappointing results when used in external enclosures.
Professional reviewers praise the P310 for its flagship-level speeds, cool operation, and value, noting its low endurance, DRAM-less design, and lack of hardware encryption make it less suitable for heavy-write or security-critical scenarios.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the drive highly, highlighting the immediate boost in system responsiveness, easy installation, and suitability for gaming and general use, with only minor complaints about the missing heatsink.
“Fast boot times and noticeable gaming speed gains”
“Performance can be inconsistent under heavy load”
“Everything just feels faster-apps load almost instantly.”
