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Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda Q5 ZP500CV3A001 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-SP77-K3KB2 MPN ZP500CV3A001

A 500 GB M.2 2280 internal SSD using PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 with 3D QLC NAND delivering up to 2300 MB/s sequential read and 900 MB/s write

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • 500 GB capacity stores more games and files
  • PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 delivers up to 2300 MB/s read speed
  • 3D QLC NAND provides cost-effective solid-state performance
  • Low 2.2 W active power extends laptop battery life
  • 8 million hours MTBF and 119 TBW ensure long-term reliability

BarraCuda Q5 500GB NVMe drive

The Seagate BarraCuda Q5 ZP500CV3A001 is a 500GB internal SSD built for consumer PCs and laptops. It uses 3D QLC NAND and a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to deliver solid-state speed in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. The drive targets users who want faster boot and load times without the cost of higher-end flash.

Fits an M.2 slot with NVMe support

Installation requires an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for PCIe NVMe; the drive is 2.15mm thick and 22.00mm wide. Its low 23mW idle draw and 2.2W active power help preserve laptop battery life. The slim profile leaves room for other components and simplifies upgrades in space-constrained chassis.

Steady throughput under sustained load

Sequential reads reach up to 2300 MBps and writes up to 900 MBps during prolonged transfers. The controller manages 3D QLC write amplification to keep performance consistent rather than peaking only in short bursts. A 1.8 million-hour MTBF and 119TB total bytes written rating back long-term reliability at operating temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.

How it compares

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

Price $63.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,300 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $127.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 69% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda Q5
Model nameZP500CV3A001
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 900 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D QLC
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw23 mW
Active power draw2.2 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

At what point does the 3D QLC NAND throttle during sustained heavy writes?

The drive maintains up to 900 MBps sequential write until the SLC cache fills, after which the 3D QLC NAND settles to its native programme speed; the rated 119 TBW reflects this behaviour.

How much power does the drive draw and how hot does it get when running all day?

Active power is 2.2 W and idle power 23 mW; the controller is rated for continuous operation between 0 °C and 70 °C.

What motherboard slot and protocol are required for this M.2 2280 NVMe drive?

A PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 key-M slot with NVMe 1.3 support is needed; the drive is 22 mm wide and 2.15 mm thick.

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