Corsair is well-known to PC users for their superior equipment and often very high-end gaming accessories, from customizable keyboards to cooling solutions. Now, Corsair has launched a more affordable series ofPCIe 5.0 SSDsthat brings the latest technology to the mainstream market. Available both with and without a heatsink, the newMP700 Elite seriessacrifices some performance for better thermals, as well as to hit a more affordable price point. These are the standard M.2 2280 drives with a PCIe 5.0 x 4 interface, so if you have a compatible motherboard, you can enjoy the benefits of PCIe 5.0 technology.
Corsair MP700 Elite Series Specifications
The MP700 Elite series includes1TB and 2TBcapacity options, both of which are available with and without a heatsink. There is no difference in performance between the two, other than a slight difference in price. Speaking of performance, the MP700 Elite PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs are capable of reachingsequential read speeds of up to 10,000MB/sandsequential write speeds of up to 8,500MB/s. They have a Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of 1,600,000 hours, and 3D TLC NAND flash.
Corsair MP700 Elite PCIe 5.0
The Corsair MP700 Elite series is the latest PCIe 5.0 SSDs for the mainstream market. They come at a more affordable price point, but still bring the benefits of PCIe 5.0 technology. Available in 1TB and 2TB options, the MP700 Elite SSDs can reach sequential read speeds of up to 10,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 8,500MB/s. They have a Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of 1,600,000 hours, and 3D TLC NAND flash.
The 1TB is rated at 600 TBW or Terabytes Written, which is a measure of endurance. The 2TB model is rated for 1200 TBW. They also feature Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) and Trim functionality for consistent and strong performance.
The Corsair MP700 Elite with Heatsink comes with a matte black aluminum cooler that measures 80x23x18mm and should not cause any clearance issues even insmall-form factor builds. The heatsink has a stylish design and will fit in with any black build, but will stand out when used with a white motherboard in anall-white PC build. Unfortunately, there is no white option here. Corsair has made sure the MP700 Elite series works with the Hydro X Series XM2 M.2 SSD Water Block, even though they don’t require that level of cooling.
Corsair MP700 Elite Series Price and Availability
The 1TB Corsair MP700 Elite SSD without the heatsink ispriced at $145, while the 2TB optioncosts $250. The 1TB model with the heatsinkcomes in at $150, while the 2TB modelcosts $260. They are available for purchasevia Amazon,Newegg, andthe official Corsair website.
Around this price range, Crucial offers the T700 GEN5 1TB, which is capable of slightly faster speeds than the MP700 Elite. The sequential read speeds are 11,700 MB/s and write speeds are rated at 9,500 MB/s. The 1TB model without a heatsink is currentlyavailable for just $125. The Team Group T-Force CARDEA Z540 with the same speeds as the Crucial option costs a bit more, but is currentlydiscounted to $140.
