Crucial P310 for PS5: compatibility, heatsink fit and live price
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Compatible. Up to 7,100 MB/s on the 1TB and larger models, and Crucial sells a heatsink version labelled for the PlayStation 5. The cheapest compatible listing today is the Crucial P310 500GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 at £89.99, as of 21 October 2026. The best value per TB is the Crucial P310 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4, at £115.00/TB (£229.99).
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Crucial P310: PS5 spec sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 7,100 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 6,000 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| NAND type | QLC |
| DRAM cache | No (host memory buffer) |
| Controller | Phison E27T |
| Endurance | About 220 TBW per TB (440 TBW at 2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Heatsink version | Yes |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2024 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's sheet 1 and the maker's sheet 2.
Is the Crucial P310 compatible with the PS5?
A value QLC drive without DRAM. Endurance is modest at 220 TBW for 1TB and 440 TBW for 2TB. The 500GB model reads at 6,600 MB/s. It also comes as a short 2230 version for handhelds, which fits the PS5 using the 30mm screw position.
Does the Crucial P310 fit with its heatsink?
The heatsink version of the Crucial P310 fits the PS5 expansion bay, on the PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro. The bay takes drive and heatsink together up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide, per Sony's M.2 SSD requirements.
The bare version works too, but Sony requires a heat dissipation structure, so pair it with a low-profile heatsink. Listings on this page are tagged "Fits PS5" when they are the heatsink version of this model. For more on the rule see the 11.25mm height guide.
Rivals at 2TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD Blue SN5100 | 7,100 MB/s | £226.69 | £113.35/TB |
| Silicon Power US75 | 7,000 MB/s | £239.99 | £120.00/TB |
| WD_BLACK SN7100 | 7,250 MB/s | £262.60 | £131.30/TB |
As of 21 October 2026. These are the closest alternatives to the Crucial P310 that we track, priced at their cheapest new 2TB listing.
Where the P310 sits
Its capacities each have a full ranking: 512GB PS5 SSDs, 1TB PS5 SSDs, 2TB PS5 SSDs. The Crucial PS5 SSD page covers the rest of the maker's range. Head to head: 990 Pro vs P310 and P310 vs NM790. For any other drive, start at the PS5 SSD model index.
Compatible drives, live prices
Related comparisons and guides
Other places to go from here: All models, 2TB, With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD, PS5 SSD requirements, The 11.25mm height rule.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Crucial P310 compatible with the PS5?
Compatible. Up to 7,100 MB/s on the 1TB and larger models, and Crucial sells a heatsink version labelled for the PlayStation 5. The same answer applies to the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, which use the same M.2 slot.
Is a heatsink required for the P310 in a PS5?
Yes, and the simplest route is the heatsink version, which is sized for the bay. The bare version needs a low-profile heatsink added.
Where is the cheapest Crucial P310 for PS5 today?
The cheapest compatible listing today is the Crucial P310 500GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 at £89.99, as of 21 October 2026. The best value per TB is the Crucial P310 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4, at £115.00/TB (£229.99).
How big does the P310 go, and what does each size hold?
You can buy it in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. As a guide, 2TB holds about 26 big games at 75GB each and 4TB about 53.
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