Crucial's PCIe SSDs, including the P310 and P510 models, are currently available at reduced prices through Amazon Germany, shipping directly to the United States. This comes as a surprise given the fluctuating status of the SSD manufacturer.
The 1TB Crucial P310 PCIe 4.0 SSD is priced at approximately $143, down from its original $176. For those seeking higher performance, the 1TB Crucial P510 PCIe 5.0 SSD is available for $164, reduced from $179. Additionally, Newegg is offering the 2TB Crucial P310 model for $274.99 with a promo code, FTTF6425.
Despite these discounts, the current pricing reflects a substantial increase compared to their launch periods. When initially reviewed, the 1TB P510 retailed for $100, and the 1TB P310 was even more affordable at $80. The current sale prices represent an approximate increase of 63.94% for the P510 and 79.55% for the P310, relative to their historical lows.
The P510 is a PCIe 5.0 SSD featuring Phison's E31T DRAMless controller and Micron's 276-layer TLC NAND flash. It boasts a 600 TBW endurance rating and impressive random 4K read/write speeds of 84 MB/s and 316 MB/s, respectively. Under heavy load, its temperature typically peaks around 64 degrees Celsius.
The P310, a PCIe 4.0 SSD, utilizes a DRAMless Phison E27T controller and Micron's 232-layer QLC NAND flash. While its sequential write speeds are slightly lower than the P510, reaching 6,035 MB/s compared to the P510's 9 GB/s, its sequential read speeds remain robust at 7,109 MB/s. The P310 has a lower endurance rating of 220 TBW for the 1TB model, making it more suitable for read-intensive tasks or as a secondary game drive.
Customers purchasing these drives from Amazon Germany should anticipate delivery within the following week. While shipping fees appear minimal based on current research, potential import duties could be a factor. The unusual international shipping arrangement from Germany for these US-bound deals remains unexplained.