Crucial P510 brings Gen5 SSD performance to mainstream users with strong efficiency, solid throughput, and broad desktop/laptop support.
The Crucial P510 is the second PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD to land in our lab, following the previously reviewed premium-tier Crucial T705. Unlike its high-performance sibling, the P510 takes a more value-focused approach. It targets users who want Gen5 speeds without breaking the bank, designing a drive that caters to notebooks and desktops, focusing on power efficiency, thermals, and broad compatibility. With the rise of AI workloads, large game asset pipelines, and high-resolution content creation, SSDs like the P510 are positioned to serve as a practical middle ground offer