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Crucial P3 Plus 500GB
Specifications
Core
Capacity 500 GB
Form Factor M.2 2280
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4
Performance
Seq Read 4700 MB/s
Seq Write 1900 MB/s
Price History
SSD Description
Quick Overview
- What it is: Crucial's entry-level PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with QLC NAND for budget upgrades.
- Best for: Everyday tasks, laptop upgrades, basic gaming.
- Key strengths: 4700MB/s read, 1900MB/s write; 5-year warranty; good efficiency.
- Limitations: Lower endurance at 110TBW; slower writes than TLC drives.
In Context
- Vs previous generation: 2x read speed over Crucial P2 (4700MB/s vs 2300MB/s).
- Vs same-tier competitors: Lower endurance than WD SN770 with TLC NAND.
- Speed tier context: Entry-level Gen4, suits mainstream use but not high-end workloads.
- Endurance info: QLC limits to 110TBW, fine for light daily use.
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