Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6900 MB/s · 4TB
86
/ 100
From $360
VS
Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB wins by 6
Corsair
Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14000/12000 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB lands at 86 and Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB at 92. That puts Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB 86
vs 92 Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB
Score breakdown
Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB | Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7300/6900 MB/s | 14000/12000 MB/s |
Seagate FireCuda 530 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
Corsair MP700 Pro 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: Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB vs Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB
Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB or Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB? +
Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB or Corsair MP700 Pro 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.