Frequently criticized
Multiple commenters argue Gen5 speeds like those of the 540 offer little practical benefit for home PCs, since typical usage won't leverage 10-12k MB/s speeds. One 530 owner says the jump from SATA to NVMe was much more impactful than Gen4 to Gen5.
Generally negative
A commenter says the FireCuda 540's results seemed a bit low compared to Crucial's T700 Gen5 drive, suggesting it may not lead the Gen5 category on performance.
Generally negative
A commenter says conflicting speed listings, seeing 10.00 MB/s in one place and 10,000 MB/s in another, made them hesitant to buy, and another called the discrepancy between advertised and actual write speed 'false advertising.'
Generally negative
Some commenters wanted larger capacities than the 1TB/2TB available, with one saying they'd stick with a prior 4TB FireCuda for their PS5 unless a 6TB or 8TB option arrives, and another asking about a 4TB version.
Strongly criticized
A longtime FireCuda owner reports the 540's rated endurance dropped from 5100TBW to 3900TBW on the 4TB tier compared to the 530, calling this a dealbreaker given the price. They'd have preferred a higher price with endurance held steady.
Frequently criticized
Gen5 drives are described as running very hot, requiring beefy heatsinks and strong airflow to stay cool, a concern raised in the context of Gen5 SSDs including the FireCuda 540.
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