Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the SKC3000D/2048G is the safer pick - the CT2000P3PSSD8 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

CT2000P3PSSD8
Crucial P3 Plus · 2TB · Desktop
$345 ($172.50/TB)
SKC3000D/2048G
Kingston KC3000 · 2TB · Desktop
No US price yet

Value at a glance

Price / TB
CT2000P3PSSD8 $71.58
SKC3000D/2048G $191.68
Endurance (TBW)
CT2000P3PSSD8 440 TB
SKC3000D/2048G 1,600 TB

Price history

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CT2000P3PSSD8 $345
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CT2000P3PSSD8 SKC3000D/2048G
Capacity 2 TB 2 TB
Form factor M.2 M.2
Interface NVMe NVMe
NAND type QLC TLC
Endurance (TBW) 440 TB 1,600 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - -
Cost / TBW $0.325 $0.240
Price / TB $71.58 $191.68
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CT2000P3PSSD8

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SKC3000D/2048G

No Backblaze failure data for this model.