The Crucial T705 delivers exceptional PCIe 5.0 performance with sequential read speeds up to 14.5GBps, outpacing competitors in synthetic benchmarks. PCWorld's Jon Jacobi noted its 'blazingly fast benchmarking' and 'very good overall performance,' though he emphasized the 'extremely pricey' nature of the drive. While PCMag's Tony Hoffman called it 'the fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet,' reviewers acknowledged that real-world performance gains may not justify the premium for most users. The T705 is best suited for enthusiasts and professionals seeking maximum performance, while casual users may find more value in older-generation SSDs.
Strengths
- +Blazingly fast benchmarking with 14.5GBps sequential read speeds
- +Uses latest Phison PS5026-E26 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND
- +Very good overall performance in synthetic tests
- +Available with heatsink option for better thermal management
Watch-outs
- −Extremely pricey at $240 for 1TB, $400 for 2TB, $690 for 4TB
- −Windows transfers are only average despite high benchmark scores
- −Premium pricing may not justify performance gains for typical users
How it compares
The Crucial T705 achieves the highest benchmark speeds at 14.5GBps sequential read, outperforming all other models in synthetic tests, but it's significantly more expensive than the WD Black SN8100 and Samsung 990 Pro, and its real-world Windows transfer performance is only average. While it's faster than the Samsung 9100 Pro and Corsair MP700 Pro SE in benchmarks, it's less practical for typical users due to its premium pricing and minimal real-world gains.
Who this is for
At a glance: enthusiasts who prioritize synthetic benchmark performance.
Why you’d buy the Crucial T705
- Blazingly fast benchmarking with 14.5GBps sequential read speeds.
- Uses latest Phison PS5026-E26 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND.
- Very good overall performance in synthetic tests.
Why you’d skip it
- Extremely pricey at $240 for 1TB, $400 for 2TB, $690 for 4TB.
- Windows transfers are only average despite high benchmark scores.
- Premium pricing may not justify performance gains for typical users.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
