Crucial
Crucial P310 2TB Heatsink M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x 4 Internal SSD Retail
Best high-speed storage for gamers and power users.
Unleash blazing-fast speeds with the Crucial P310 2TB NVMe SSD, designed for demanding users and gamers. This internal SSD utilizes advanced Micron 3D NAND technology to deliver exceptional read/write performance, significantly reducing load times for your operating system, applications, and games. Its PCIe Gen4 interface ensures top-tier speed, while backward compatibility offers a performance boost for existing Gen3 systems. Experience a noticeable upgrade in responsiveness and efficiency for your daily computing tasks and intensive workloads.
$311.35
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
36
/ 2796
#36 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Interface
4
/ NVMe PCIe Gen
Who it's for
- Gamers and creators running intensive tasks for long periods
- Budget-conscious users needing massive storage for games and media
- PC owners upgrading from older, slower storage drives
Who should skip it
- Power users managing heavy workloads or frequent small file transfers
- Video editors frequently moving massive files across the drive
- Professional users performing constant, heavy write operations daily
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Blazing transfer rates make large file access nearly instantaneous.
Thermal Management
Integrated heatsink keeps performance stable during heavy, sustained workloads.
System Responsiveness
Drastically cuts boot times and eliminates lag in demanding applications.
Power Efficiency
Optimized power draw helps extend battery life in portable gaming rigs.
Installation Ease
Standard M.2 2280 form factor ensures a quick, hassle-free upgrade.
Legacy Compatibility
Seamlessly boosts performance even in older PCIe Gen3 systems.
Key Specs
Interface
NVMe PCIe Gen4
Capacity
2TB
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 7,100 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 6,000 MB/s
Technology
Micron 3D NAND
Compatibility
Backward compatible with PCIe Gen3
Contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm (CA Prop 65)
Features
- Leading Gen4 performance for demanding tasks
- Backward compatible with Gen3 systems
- Faster real-world performance
- Reliable storage with Micron 3D NAND
- Improves boot and load times
- Excellent performance-to-power ratio
- M.2 2280 form factor for easy installation
- NVMe PCIe interface for maximum speed
What customers say
The Crucial P310 2TB SSD is highly praised for its excellent value and performance in the PCIe 4.0 market. Users appreciate the included heatsink, which simplifies installation and ensures stable thermal performance, even in demanding applications like the PlayStation 5. Significant speed improvements over older drives are consistently reported, resulting in faster boot times and rapid game loading. The 2TB capacity offers an ideal balance of storage and cost. While not a top tier drive, its real world speed is more than adequate for most consumer needs, including multitasking and content creation. Its reliability reinforces Crucial's strong reputation, making the P310 a smart choice for those prioritizing consistent speed and effective thermal management.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Crucial P310 is fully backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 systems. While you will not reach the maximum Gen4 speeds of 7,100 MB/s, you will still see a significant performance improvement over standard hard drives or older SSDs.
The M.2 2280 form factor is standard, but the integrated heatsink adds a small amount of height to the drive. Ensure your motherboard has enough clearance around the M.2 slot and that it does not interfere with other components like large CPU air coolers.
Yes, the P310 meets the interface and performance requirements for PS5 storage expansion. Its high read speeds and integrated heatsink make it a reliable choice for keeping game load times fast.
Micron 3D NAND allows for higher storage density and improved reliability compared to older planar NAND. This technology helps the drive maintain consistent performance and efficiency even during heavy, sustained workloads.
No, this drive uses the standard NVMe protocol, which is natively supported by modern operating systems like Windows 10, 11, and macOS. It will be recognized automatically by your system once installed.
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