Micron Technology has introduced the Crucial P310 2230 Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), designed to enhance storage and performance for handheld gaming enthusiasts and users of mini PCs and ultrathin laptops.
The Crucial P310 2230 Gen4 SSD offers read and write speeds of 7,100 and 6,000 megabytes per second (MB/s), respectively, and capacities up to 2 terabytes (TB), providing high performance and capacity.
“We’ve built Crucial P310 2230 Gen4 SSD to satisfy the need for speed and more capacity, providing a power-efficient SSD that allows gamers to build their dream gaming libraries, load multiworld games faster, and extend battery life for a richer gaming experience,” Jonathan Weech, senior director of product marketing for Micron’s Commercial Products Group, said.
Key features of Crucial P310 2230 Gen4 SSD
High Speed: Read speeds of 7,100 MB/s, making it the fastest 2230 Gen4 consumer drive in the industry, and random reads up to 1 million input/output operations per second (IOPS).
Large Capacity: Options from 1TB to 2TB, catering to handheld gamers and users of ultrathin laptops and mini PCs.
Power Efficiency: Enhanced performance with limited battery loss, extending device use for data-intensive, graphically demanding games or creative projects.
Backward Compatibility: Compatible with Gen3 devices.
The P310 2230 is built for power efficiency, leveraging Micron’s advanced 3D NAND and innovative controller technology, developed in collaboration with Phison, to deliver fast Gen4 performance within a lower power footprint.
“We’ve worked with Crucial’s engineers to optimize our Phison E27T 4-channel DRAM-less controller to deliver the utmost performance possible in the lowest possible power footprint. This technical collaboration to perfect the Crucial P310 2230 gives handheld gaming fans an edge with near-saturation for Gen 4 bandwidth, delivering the speed and power needed to play longer and faster,” Michael Wu, general manager and president of Phison Technology, said.
The SSD is compatible with ultrathin laptops and mini PCs, making it ideal for users seeking increased speed and storage capacity for data-intensive projects and creative workflows. Utilizing the M.2 2230 form factor, the P310 Gen4 SSD offers a compact solution easily installable in handheld gaming consoles like the Valve Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, as well as certain laptops like the Microsoft Surface and select Dell models.
The Crucial P310 2230 Gen4 SSD is available now at crucial.com and through select e-tailers, retailers, and global channel partners, accompanied by a five-year warranty.
InfotechLead.com News Desk
