Crucial P3 Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2)

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Review: Crucial P3 Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2)

🔍 Overview

  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2, Phison E21T controller with QLC NAND
  • Capacities: 500 GB to 4 TB, 5‑year warranty
  • Performance: Real-world speeds exceed everyday needs—~3,677 MB/s reads and ~3,230 MB/s writes on 1 TB sample

⚙️ Technical Notes

  • QLC NAND with SLC cache—fast until cache fills, then slows significantly
  • Includes DRAM-less Host Memory Buffer; features TRIM, ECC, thermal protection, dynamic write acceleration

👍 Strengths

  • Excellent value for PCIe 4.0 performance at mainstream prices
  • Large capacities up to 4 TB at competitive rates
  • Solid speed for everyday tasks, gaming, and content work
  • Long warranty (5 years) with software support

👎 Limitations

  • Slowdowns during sustained heavy writes once cache is saturated
  • Lower endurance (TBW) than enthusiast-tier SSDs
  • Lacks integrated heatsink—thermal may throttle without proper cooling

✅ Verdict

The Crucial P3 Plus is a budget-conscious PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivering excellent real-world performance and capacity. It’s outstanding for mainstream use—though not ideal for continuous large transfers or intensive caching workloads.

🔧 Best For

Mainstream users, gamers, and creators seeking fast NVMe storage at value pricing; pair with a passive heatsink for optimal performance.

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