Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 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, Seagate FireCuda 540 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 Seagate FireCuda 540 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
Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB 92
vs 92 Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Score breakdown
Seagate FireCuda 540 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 | Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB | Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 10000/10000 MB/s | 10000/10000 MB/s |
Seagate FireCuda 540 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: Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB vs Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seagate FireCuda 540 4TB worth the price? +
At $720, Seagate FireCuda 540 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 Seagate FireCuda 540 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.