Specifications and Features
Crucial P310 2230 Key features:
Experience extreme performance
- Read speeds up to 7,100MB/s
- Random reads up to 1M IOPS
- Drop into the game faster
Easily install M.2 2230 compatible storage
- Compatible with certain handheld gaming consoles like the Valve Steam Deck™, the ASUS ROG Ally™ and the MSI Claw™
- Compatible with certain laptops like the Microsoft Surface or select Dell™ models
- Install in as little as five minutes
Experience faster gameplay
- Don’t get rekt on lag times
- Load graphically demanding games faster
Optimize battery life on the go
- Improved power efficiency
- Game longer without recharging
Crucial P310 2TB General Specifications:
| General tech specs | |
|---|---|
| SSD series | P310 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Form factor | M.2 (2230) |
| SSD Endurance (TBW) | 440TB |
The 2TB version of P310 has a declared maximum bandwidth of up to 7100MB/s read and up to 6000MB/s write. In our tests, we could reach the declared bandwidth. The performance is above average for PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and in random operations or real-life scenarios, it’s not far from the top series.
| Speed & timing | |
|---|---|
| Sequential Read | 7,100 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 6,000 MB/s |
Crucial doesn’t specify the warranty length, besides the information that offers various warranty options. However, we can see information about a 5-year warranty on the box. The other limiting factor is TBW, which determines how much data can be written during the life of the SSD. The 2TB P310 SSD has 440 TBW. It’s relatively low due to the QLC NAND.
The P310 uses a Micron 232-layer QLC NAND and Phison E27-T controller. This combo promises low power usage, high performance, and data capacity at a small surface, which is critical for the P310 in the M.2 2230 version.
Below is a screenshot from the AIDA64 storage specifications tab:
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The SSD arrived with a 0-hour counter and was in perfect condition. CrystalDiskInfo shows that it is brand new without SMART errors or used cells.
The idle temperature is around 35°C, which is normal. Under load, the 2230 version of the P310 SSD can reach 80°C, which is typical for this size SSD under extended load. We won’t see problems or performance drops during typical usage or gaming, as the SSD doesn’t perform extended writes during standard operations. We haven’t seen thermal throttling in our tests, and the 2230 version acts nearly the same as the larger 2280 reviewed a couple of days ago.
Crucial provides Storage Executive software, which shows general SSD info and SMART log, lets you update firmware, and adds other features.
The Crucial Software Executive is available to download directly from Crucial’s website.
On the next page, we will look at the SSD itself and the package contents.
