Our Take
The Crucial T705 1TB is a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe M.2 SSD aimed at enthusiasts and professionals who want the fastest consumer storage currently available. Sitting at the top of Crucial's lineup, it competes directly with drives like the Samsung 990 Pro Gen 5 and WD Black SN850X successor tier, making it overkill for most everyday users.
Key Features
Sequential read speeds of up to 13,600MB/s and sequential writes up to 12,700MB/s
PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface via M.2 2280 form factor
Backwards compatible with PCIe Gen 4 slots, though at significantly reduced speeds
Microsoft DirectStorage support for faster GPU asset streaming in compatible games
1TB capacity with TLC NAND flash and an on-board DRAM cache
Rated endurance of 600TBW (terabytes written)
Our Verdict
Buy the T705 1TB if you have a Gen 5-capable platform, work with large sequential workloads such as video editing or data processing, and want to future-proof your storage. Everyday users and gamers on Gen 4 boards should save their money — a good Gen 4 drive delivers near-identical real-world results for considerably less.