Crucial E100 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (CT1000E100SSD8) – Up to 5,000MB/s

Entry-level Gen4 speed for everyday laptops and desktops.

The Crucial E100 1TB is an entry-level PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for laptops and desktops. Reading at up to 5,000MB/s and writing at up to 4,500MB/s, it gives everyday users a fast, affordable upgrade from hard drives, SATA SSDs and older Gen3 NVMe drives.

Affordable Gen4 Storage for Everyday Users

Many users upgrading from hard drives or older SSDs want Gen4 responsiveness without paying flagship prices they will never fully use.

The E100 delivers up to 5,000MB/s reads, many times faster than a SATA SSD, at an accessible price point. It is an ideal upgrade for home, school and office PCs.

Fast Boots and App Loading

With up to 5,000MB/s reads, the E100 cuts startup times, speeds up app launches and loads games quickly compared with older storage.

Easy Upgrade

The single-sided M.2 2280 design fits most laptops and desktops, and Crucial Storage Executive keeps firmware current and reports drive health.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the Crucial E100 1TB

1. Back up your files, then shut down and unplug the computer.
2. Locate an M.2 2280 NVMe slot and remove the retaining screw.
3. Insert the SSD at an angle, press it flat and secure it.
4. Clone your existing drive or install Windows, then initialize the disk if used as storage.