Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the WDS100T1R0A is the safer pick - the CT1000P3PSSD8 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

CT1000P3PSSD8
Crucial P3 Plus · 1TB · Desktop
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WDS100T1R0A
WD Red SA500 · 1TB · NAS
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Value at a glance

Price / TB
CT1000P3PSSD8 $103.56
WDS100T1R0A $397.37
Endurance (TBW)
CT1000P3PSSD8 220 TB
WDS100T1R0A 600 TB

Price history

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CT1000P3PSSD8 €127 WDS100T1R0A €422
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CT1000P3PSSD8 WDS100T1R0A
Capacity 1 TB 1 TB
Form factor M.2 2.5
Interface NVMe SATA
NAND type QLC TLC
Endurance (TBW) 220 TB 600 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - -
Cost / TBW $0.471 $0.662
Price / TB $103.56 $397.37
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CT1000P3PSSD8

No Backblaze failure data for this model.

WDS100T1R0A

No Backblaze failure data for this model.