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Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda Q5 ZP1000CV3A001 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-AMAZ-492SZ MPN ZP1000CV3A001

An M.2 2280 internal SSD delivering up to 2400 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write over PCIe Gen3 x4 with 274 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Up to 2400 MB/s sequential read for rapid data access
  • Up to 1700 MB/s sequential write for swift large transfers
  • PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface delivers high throughput
  • 274 TBW endurance rating supports heavy workloads
  • 27 mW idle power draw extends laptop battery life

What it is and who it is for

The Seagate BarraCuda Q5 is a 1TB internal SSD built on an M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. It uses 3D QLC NAND to deliver sequential read speeds up to 2400 MBps and write speeds up to 1700 MBps. This drive targets everyday computing, gaming and content workloads that need faster boot and load times than a traditional hard drive.

What to check before ordering

Verify that your motherboard or laptop has an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 operation. Some M.2 slots support only SATA signalling and will not work with this NVMe drive. Confirm the physical slot length accepts the 2280 form factor and that your system BIOS recognises NVMe boot devices.

How it fits into a build

The single-sided M.2 2280 design installs directly into the board without cables, freeing drive bays and SATA ports for other storage. Active power draw is 3.1W with an idle draw of 27 mW, keeping thermal load low in compact mini PCs and ultra-thin laptops. A 274 TBW endurance rating and 1,800,000 hour MTBF support long-term operation across consumer workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $47.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 2,400 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $47.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 97% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda Q5
Model nameZP1000CV3A001
Part numberZP1000CV3A001
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D QLC
Cache memory0 MB
Write endurance274 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw27 mW
Active power draw3.1 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.15 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size178 × 133 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

What comes inside the package and do I need to buy a heatsink or mounting screw separately?

The drive ships as a bare M.2 2280 module; no heatsink, screw or cable is included, so check whether your motherboard or laptop supplies the retention screw before fitting.

What does the 2400 MB/s sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my PC?

It is the peak throughput the controller can reach over a PCIe Gen3 x4 link under ideal conditions; real-world speeds will be lower and depend on your system, workload and thermal limits.

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