Technical Snapshot

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D QLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 3,900 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 500,000 read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 480 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 150 TBW, a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's E100 product line, this drive is suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, and general-purpose high-speed storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 2280 slot, NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Crucial E100

Crucial SSD

Crucial E100

E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8

Name: Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT480E100SSD8

NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D QLC NAND · Up to 5,000 MB/s Read

Capacity 480 GB

Seq Read Up to 5,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 3,900 MB/s

Endurance 150 TBW

MPNCT480E100SSD8

EAN649528946133

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4

Sequential ReadUp to 5,000 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 3,900 MB/s

Random Read IOPS500,000

Random Write IOPS200,000

NAND Type3D QLC NAND

ControllerPhison E18

Endurance (TBW)150 TBW

MTBF1,500,000 hours

Warranty3 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications

Storage
Product Line	E100
Capacity	480 GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
NAND Type	3D QLC NAND
Controller	Phison E18
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 3,900 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	500,000
Random Write IOPS	200,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	150 TBW
MTBF	1,500,000 hours
Warranty	3 Years
Product
Brand	Crucial
MPN	CT480E100SSD8
EAN	649528946133
Physical
Package Dimensions	17.8 x 12.7 x 15.24 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 uses a M.2 2280 form factor with NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8?

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 is rated for 150 TBW with a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3 Years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8?

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 delivers Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 3,900 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 500,000 read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 use?

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 2280 — CT480E100SSD8 uses 3D QLC NAND flash memory with 480 GB storage capacity. QLC NAND provides excellent value for large-capacity storage.

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