Crucial T705 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14500/12700 MB/s · 1TB
Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Crucial T705 1TB lands at 92 and Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Crucial T705 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Crucial T705 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Crucial T705 1TB more score per dollar ($180 vs $1,624).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Crucial T705 1TB | Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 8TB |
| Read/Write | 14500/12700 MB/s | 10000/10000 MB/s |
Crucial T705 1TB
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Crucial T705 1TB vs Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink
Which is better, Crucial T705 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Crucial T705 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, Crucial T705 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Is Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink worth the price? +
At $1,624, Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Crucial T705 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Crucial T705 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB · with PS5 heatsink? +
Crucial T705 1TB — more score per dollar ($180 vs $1,624). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.