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Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive
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Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive

4.7(74 ratings)

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  • Best price today: $209.99 at Best Buy (checked Nov 11, 2026).
  • Checked at 6 stores.

Our take on the Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive

The Crucial P310 is a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive in the short M.2 2230 size used by handhelds and compact laptops. It is rated for up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read and 6,000 MB/s write, with 220 TBW of endurance and a 1.5 million hour MTBF. That puts it well ahead of the older 2230 drives it replaces in Steam Decks, ROG Allys and Surface tablets. Reviewers rate it highly for easy installation and clear speed gains over stock drives, though sustained writes and heat under long loads draw some criticism.

Best forSteam Deck and ROG Ally storage upgradesSurface and other 2230-slot laptopsMoving large game libraries onto one driveBuilders who want Gen4 speed in a tiny footprint
Pros
  • Fast Gen4 speeds: up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write
  • Short 2230 size fits handhelds and compact laptops
  • 220 TBW endurance is generous for a 1TB 2230 drive
  • Single-sided, low-profile design installs easily
  • Backed by a 1.5 million hour MTBF rating
Cons
  • Sustained write speed drops once the cache fills
  • Runs warm under long transfers in tight handheld slots
  • No heatsink included, unlike some desktop-oriented drives
  • 1TB is the practical ceiling for many buyers

Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive prices at every store

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Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive price history

Lowest price we've seen: $199.99 on Nov 11 at Central Computers. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

  • 4.7 / 574 ratings

Owners and reviewers rate the P310 highly, mostly for how much faster it makes a Steam Deck or ROG Ally feel and how simple the swap is. Complaints center on heat and write speed falling off during very large transfers.

What people mention
  • SpeedPraisedOwners say games and apps load much faster than with the drive their handheld shipped with.
  • InstallPraisedReviewers describe the swap as quick and simple thanks to the single-sided 2230 design.
  • HeatCriticisedSome owners report the drive runs warm under long transfers inside handhelds.
  • Sustained writeMixedBurst speeds are high, but write speed falls once the cache is exhausted on big copies.
  • EndurancePraisedThe 220 TBW rating is seen as strong for a 1TB drive in this small size.

About the Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive

The Crucial P310 is a 1TB internal solid state drive in the M.2 2230 form factor. It connects through a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and uses the NVMe protocol. The drive is made by Micron Technology.

It reads at up to 7,100 MB/s and writes at up to 6,000 MB/s sequentially. Random 4KB performance reaches up to 1,200,000 IOPS for reads and 1,000,000 IOPS for writes. The drive is rated for 220 TB written and a mean time between failures of 1,500,000 hours.

Capacity
1 TB (1000 GB)
Form factor
M.2 2230
Interface
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
Sequential read
Up to 7,100 MB/s
Sequential write
Up to 6,000 MB/s
Random read
Up to 1,200,000 IOPS (4KB)
Random write
Up to 1,000,000 IOPS (4KB)
Endurance
220 TBW
Dimensions
1.2" long x 0.9" wide x 0.1" high
Part number
CT1000P310SSD2

Specifications

M.2 Form Factor
2230Source
Wi-Fi
NoSource
TBW (terabytes written) (TB)
220Source
Depth (")
1.2Source

Questions and answers

Will it fit a Steam Deck or ROG Ally?
Yes. It is a single-sided M.2 2230 drive, the size both handhelds use. Installation is a direct swap for the stock drive.
Is it faster than the drive that came in my handheld?
Yes. The stock 2230 drives in most handhelds are slower Gen4 or Gen3 parts. Owners report faster loads and quicker installs after the swap.
Does it come with a heatsink?
No. It is a bare drive, so it relies on the device's own shielding or airflow. That is fine in handhelds but worth noting in tight laptop slots.
How much can I write before it wears out?
Crucial rates it at 220 TBW, which is high for a 1TB 2230 drive. Normal gaming and everyday use will not come close to that.
Does it work in a Surface or other compact laptop?
Yes, if the slot is M.2 2230. Check your model first, since some laptops use the longer 2280 size instead.
Is the 2TB version worth choosing over 1TB?
If you keep a large game library, the bigger model saves you managing space. The 1TB version is enough for most handheld users with a handful of big games.
Where is the Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $209.99, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings.
Where can I buy the Crucial P310 Series 1TB PCI Express 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 Solid State Drive?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Amazon, Central Computers, Best Buy, neweggbusiness.com.

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