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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black label and gold edge connector

Crucial

Crucial P5 CT2000P5SSD8 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-A2VK-B76HG MPN CT2000P5SSD8

M.2 2280 NVMe drive with 2TB capacity, sequential reads up to 3400 MB/s and writes up to 3000 MB/s, rated for 150 TBW and 1.8 million hours MTTF

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Sequential reads up to 3400 MB/s accelerate project loads
  • Sequential writes up to 3000 MB/s speed large file saves
  • 150 TB endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • 8 million hour MTTF indicates long-term reliability
  • Hardware encryption protects data without slowing performance

Crucial P5 2TB NVMe SSD

The Crucial P5 CT2000P5SSD8 is a 2TB internal solid-state drive built on 3D NAND technology. It connects via an M.2 2280 slot using the PCIe Gen3 NVMe interface. Sequential reads reach up to 3400 MBps and writes up to 3000 MBps. The drive is rated for 150TB written and a 1.8 million hour MTTF.

Suited for demanding consumer workloads

This drive targets tech enthusiasts, professional designers and serious gamers who need responsive system performance. Dynamic write acceleration, full-drive hardware encryption and adaptive thermal protection support sustained speed and data security. Buyers needing higher endurance ratings or a PCIe Gen4 interface should consider other models.

150TB total bytes written

The 150TB TBW figure is the key endurance metric for this 2TB capacity. It defines the total data volume the drive is warranted to accept before wear becomes a concern. Verify that your workload stays within this limit to match the drive's rated lifespan.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $226.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,400 MB/s
Higher than about 59% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $113.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 77% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineP5
Model nameCT2000P5SSD8
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance150 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size131 × 97 × 15 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time to failure1.8 million hours

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Questions about this item

Will the M.2 2280 form factor fit my motherboard slot?

The drive uses the standard M.2 2280 size, so it fits any motherboard with an M.2 key-M slot that accepts 80 mm modules.

What is the correct way to install the PCIe Gen3 NVMe drive?

Insert the module at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it down flat, and secure it with the single retention screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw.

When should I expect to replace the drive based on its endurance rating?

The 2 TB model is rated for 150 TBW, so replacement depends on how much data you write; typical consumer workloads reach that figure after several years.

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