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Seagate FireCuda 530R 2000GB

Specifications

Storage

Capacity 2000 GB

Form factor M.2 2280

Interface PCIe 4.0 x4

Performance

Sequential read 7400 MB/s

Sequential write 6800 MB/s

Lifecycle

Endurance 5050 TBW

Price History

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Price among comparable drives

2 TB class · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

This drive $449.00 USD

Read chart product details

Western Digital Blue SN5000

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2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 900 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Biwin M350

$259.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
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Rated endurance: 800 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

KLEVV CRAS C910

$276.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Western Digital Blue SN580

$289.00 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 900 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

TEAMGROUP MP44L

$292.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

ADATA LEGEND 860

$299.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 640 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Silicon Power US75

$299.99 USD at B&H Photo

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100

$308.75 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Kingston KC3000

$315.00 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,600 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

$317.39 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: No
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

TEAMGROUP MP44

$324.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 2,500 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Lexar NM790

$329.99 USD at Best Buy

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,500 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Samsung 990 PRO

$339.00 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

TEAMGROUP CARDEA A440

$341.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: No
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

ADATA GAMMIX S70 BLADE

$342.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,480 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Samsung 980 PRO

$349.99 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN770

$350.00 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Biwin NV7400

$360.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 2,000 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

TEAMGROUP G70 PRO

$388.99 USD at Newegg USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,480 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E

$398.96 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P

$399.99 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: No
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Corsair MP600 ELITE

$399.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

ADATA LEGEND 800

$404.99 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 3 years

Corsair MP600 PRO XT

$416.50 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Crucial T500

$417.50 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,200 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX

$438.68 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: No
Rated endurance: 1,560 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Verbatim Vi5000

$449.00 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: No
Host memory buffer: Yes
Rated endurance: 2,500 TBW
Warranty: 2 years

Seagate FireCuda 530R

$449.00 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 5,050 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Silicon Power XS70

$560.70 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Corsair MP600 PRO LPX

$574.99 USD at Amazon USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: Unknown
Rated endurance: 1,400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

Seagate Game Drive

$829.99 USD at Ebay USA

2,000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 · TLC

DRAM cache: Yes
Host memory buffer: No
Rated endurance: 2,550 TBW
Warranty: 5 years

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Form factor

M.2 2280 is the recorded form factor.

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Full technical description

The Seagate FireCuda 530R is a refreshed iteration of Seagate’s flagship PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, built around the Phison PS5018-E18 controller paired with high-density 3D TLC NAND and a dedicated DDR4 DRAM cache. The design emphasizes sustained throughput over peak burst speeds, uses dynamic pseudo-SLC caching for write bursts, and targets high endurance. The Phison E18 controller can run hot, so adequate passive cooling or airflow is recommended to avoid thermal throttling during sustained transfers. The "R" denotes a refresh with updated components and firmware optimizations.

Key Specifications

Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4
Controller: Phison PS5018-E18 (Triple-core ARM Cortex-R5)
NAND Type: High-performance 3D TLC
DRAM Cache: Yes (DDR4)
Sequential Read/Write: 7,400 MB/s / 6,800 MB/s
Endurance: High-endurance class
Unique Feature: Includes 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services

Hardware Alternatives

Kingston KC3000 2000GB: Shares the E18/Micron TLC architecture but typically carries a lower endurance rating (TBW) than the FireCuda.
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus: Another direct hardware relative utilizing the same underlying reference design.
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2000GB: Similar hardware configuration, often differentiated primarily by factory heatsink designs.
Samsung 990 PRO 2000GB: Uses Samsung’s in-house controller and V-NAND, offering higher power efficiency compared to the Phison E18 configuration.
WD Black SN850X 2000GB: A direct performance rival using Western Digital’s proprietary controller, noted for slightly faster random read latency in gaming workloads.

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Seagate FireCuda 530R 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD with Heatsink ZP2000GM3A073

Seagate FireCuda 530R SSD with Heatsink 2TB Internal Solid State Drive - M.2 PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe 1.4, speeds up to 7400MB/s, 2400TBW, 1.8M MTBF with Rescue Services (ZP2000GM3A073)

Seagate FireCuda 530R SSD 2TB Internal Solid State Drive - M.2 PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe 1.4, speeds up to 7400MB/s, 2400TBW, 1.8M MTBF with Rescue Services (ZP2000GM3A063)

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