Crucial P510 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD Review

Conclusion

The P510 perfectly bridges the gap between the high-performance PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 SSD series. It’s faster than any PCIe 4.0 SSD, and it runs cooler than most PCIe 5.0 SSDs, delivering not much worse daily experience.
The P510 is one of the few DRAM-less PCIe 5.0 SSDs on the market and is worth consideration if we need fast storage for smaller computers or laptops. It still gets hot, so if we don’t provide adequate airflow, we may experience thermal throttling. However, most daily tasks won’t cause that.

Although the P510 is cheaper than most of its competitors, it remains relatively expensive. The 2TB version costs around $180, which is about $50 more than the higher PCIe 4.0 and $50 less than the DRAM PCIe 5.0 series. I would say the placement is perfectly reasonable for what the P510 offers.

A 5-year warranty or a TBW factor covers the P510 SSD series. For the 2TB version, it has a 1200TBW rating, which is typical for higher TLC NAND SSD series. The product shows high quality and is well-prepared for a retail market.

Final words:

As promised, the Crucial P510 fills the gap between PCIe 4.0 and high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSD series, offering exceptional performance, lower temperatures, and a more affordable price. All those who decide on the P510 should be fully satisfied.

Funky Kit highly recommends the Crucial P510 2TB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 SSD!