Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the SKC3000D/4096G is the safer pick - the CT4000P3PSSD8 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

CT4000P3PSSD8
Crucial P3 Plus · 4TB · Desktop
£652 (£163.06/TB)
SKC3000D/4096G
Kingston KC3000 · 4TB · Desktop
£652 (£163.12/TB)

Value at a glance

Price / TB
CT4000P3PSSD8 $73.15
SKC3000D/4096G $181.48
Endurance (TBW)
CT4000P3PSSD8 800 TB
SKC3000D/4096G 3,200 TB

Price history

UK · cheapest per day

CT4000P3PSSD8 £652 SKC3000D/4096G £652
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£668 £420 £172 Oct 2024 Mar 2025 Aug 2025 Jan 2026 May 2026 Oct 2026
CT4000P3PSSD8 SKC3000D/4096G
Capacity 4 TB 4 TB
Form factor M.2 M.2
Interface NVMe NVMe
NAND type QLC TLC
Endurance (TBW) 800 TB 3,200 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - -
Cost / TBW $0.366 $0.227
Price / TB $73.15 $181.48
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CT4000P3PSSD8

No Backblaze failure data for this model.

SKC3000D/4096G

No Backblaze failure data for this model.