Crucial
Crucial T705 4TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14500/12700 MB/s · 4TB
92
/ 100
From $720
VS
Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Crucial T705 4TB lands at 92 and Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Crucial T705 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Crucial T705 4TB 92
vs 92 Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Score breakdown
Crucial T705 4TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Crucial T705 4TB | Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 14500/12700 MB/s | 10000/10000 MB/s |
Crucial T705 4TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Crucial T705 4TB vs Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Which is better, Crucial T705 4TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Crucial T705 4TB worth the price? +
At $720, Crucial T705 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Is Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Crucial T705 4TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB 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.