Crucial P3 1TB
- + Compact M.2 form factor
- + Transfer large files in seconds
THE VERDICT
Crucial P3 1TB is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. Kingston NV3 1TB is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
Both sit in a very similar price band, so price alone should not decide this comparison.
Overall Score
P3 1TB carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Form Factor
Both products are close enough on form factor that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Capacity
Both products are close enough on capacity that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Interface
Both products are close enough on interface that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Read Speed
Both products are close enough on read speed that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- P3 1TB and NV3 1TB are priced closely, so the decision comes down to actual specs.
- P3 1TB leads on Write Speed: 3000 MB/s, Warranty: 5 years.
- NV3 1TB is only the better pick if you strongly prefer its brand or design direction.
| SPEC | Crucial P3 1TB | Kingston NV3 1TB | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | Both products are close enough on form factor that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB | Both products are close enough on capacity that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 3.0 | NVMe PCIe 3.0 | Both products are close enough on interface that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Read Speed | 3500 MB/s | 3500 MB/s | Both products are close enough on read speed that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Write Speed | 3000 MB/s | 2100 MB/s | P3 1TB leads on write speed based on the harder spec line. |
| Cache | SLC | HMB | Both products are close enough on cache that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years | P3 1TB leads on warranty based on the harder spec line. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Crucial P3 1TB | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Kingston NV3 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 39/100 | 38/100 |
| FORM FACTOR | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| CAPACITY | 1TB | 1TB |
| INTERFACE | NVMe PCIe 3.0 | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
| READ SPEED | 3500 MB/s | 3500 MB/s |
| WRITE SPEED | 3000 MB/s | 2100 MB/s |
| CACHE | SLC | HMB |
| WARRANTY | 5 years | 3 years |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy Crucial P3 1TB unless Kingston NV3 1TB's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Crucial P3 1TB