Crucial T710 for PS5: compatibility, heatsink fit and live price
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The bare drive is compatible but runs at Gen4 speed in the PS5. Published heights for the heatsink version conflict, so treat its fit as unconfirmed. The cheapest compatible listing today is the Crucial T710 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5 at £194.99, as of 21 October 2026. The best value per TB is the CRUCIAL, at £169.02/TB (£676.09).
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Crucial T710: PS5 spec sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 13,800 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| NAND type | TLC |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Heatsink version | Yes |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2025 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
Is the Crucial T710 compatible with the PS5?
Crucial's 2025 Gen5 flagship, rated at 14,900 MB/s on the 1TB model and 14,500 MB/s at 2TB and 4TB. Crucial's flyer and retailer listings disagree on the heatsink height, so we do not list the heatsink version as fitting.
The Crucial T710 is a PCIe Gen5 drive, and the PS5 expansion bay is a Gen4 slot. The drive negotiates down and behaves like a fast Gen4 drive in the console, so its 14,900 MB/s rating is never reached there. It makes sense only if the drive will also live in a Gen5 PC. More in is a Gen5 SSD worth it for the PS5.
Does the Crucial T710 fit with its heatsink?
For reference, Sony's M.2 SSD requirements allow a module up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide. We could not verify where the Crucial T710's own heatsink version falls against that, which is why it is tagged "Check height".
Compare the listing's stated height with the limit before ordering, or sidestep the question with a bare drive and a cooler from the 11.25mm height guide.
Rivals at 2TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 | 14,800 MB/s | £390.18 | £195.09/TB |
| Samsung 9100 Pro | 14,800 MB/s | £434.99 | £217.50/TB |
| WD_BLACK SN8100 | 14,900 MB/s | £449.99 | £225.00/TB |
The tracked models nearest the Crucial T710 in class and rated speed, each at its cheapest compatible new 2TB listing on Amazon.co.uk, as of 21 October 2026.
Where the T710 sits
Compare it against everything at the same size: 1TB PS5 SSDs, 2TB PS5 SSDs, 4TB PS5 SSDs. All Crucial drives that pass the PS5 gate are on the Crucial PS5 SSD page. Head to head: T710 vs T705. Every model we track is listed on the PS5 SSD model index.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUCIAL - Internal SSD - T710 - 4TB - PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 | 4 TB | £676.09 | £169.02 | NVMeGen5 | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Crucial T710 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5, Read/Write Speeds up to 14,900/13,700 MB/s, Laptop & Desktop (PC) Compatible, TLC NAND, Solid State Drive - CT1000T710SSD8-01 | 1 TB | £194.99 | £194.99 | NVMeGen5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| Crucial T710 2TB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5 with Heatsink, Read/Write Speeds up to 14,500/13,800 MB/s, Desktop PC and PS5 Compatible, TLC NAND, Solid State Drive - CT2000T710SSD5-01 | 2 TB | £451.50 | £225.75 | NVMeHeatsinkCheck heightGen5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
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 T710 compatible with the PS5?
The bare drive is compatible but runs at Gen4 speed in the PS5. Published heights for the heatsink version conflict, so treat its fit as unconfirmed. The same answer applies to the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, which use the same M.2 slot.
Does the Crucial T710 need a heatsink in a PS5?
Yes. Sony requires a heat dissipation structure. We have not verified the height of this model's own heatsink version, so check it or add a low-profile heatsink that keeps the total under 11.25mm.
How much does the Crucial T710 cost in the UK right now?
The cheapest compatible listing today is the Crucial T710 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5 at £194.99, as of 21 October 2026. The best value per TB is the CRUCIAL, at £169.02/TB (£676.09).
Which sizes is the Crucial T710 sold in?
Sizes offered: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. Working from 75GB per big game, that is about 13 games on 1TB and 26 on 2TB.
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