Our Take
The Crucial T705 2TB is a high-end PCIe Gen 5 NVMe M.2 SSD aimed at enthusiasts and professionals who need the fastest consumer storage currently available. It sits at the premium end of the market, competing with drives like the Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN850X, but operating on next-generation bandwidth.
Key Features
Sequential read speeds up to 14,500MB/s via PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface
Sequential write speeds up to 13,200MB/s
M.2 2280 form factor, compatible with standard motherboard slots
PCIe 4.0 backwards compatible, though at significantly reduced speeds on older platforms
Microsoft DirectStorage support for faster GPU asset loading in compatible games
3D NAND TLC flash with Phison E26 controller
Our Verdict
Buy the T705 if you have a Gen 5-ready platform and genuinely push large file transfers or do professional content work where peak throughput matters. For anyone on Gen 4 or doing typical gaming and productivity tasks, a cheaper Gen 4 drive delivers nearly identical real-world performance and is the smarter spend.