Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD

Name: Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD - M.2 2230-S2, PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe 1.4, speeds up to 5000MB/s, Compatible with Steam Deck, Microsoft® Surface
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0CGF8V3XG

Status: Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD - M.2 2230-S2 (2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD M.2 2230): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 04:20 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230): Crucial P310 2TB M.2 2230 SSD, $376.85 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD: M.2 2230-S2 form factor drops straight into Steam Deck and Surface slots; main trade-off: 1TB version drops to 4750MB/s, so speed scales with capacity.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 04:20 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 2 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230: Crucial P310 2TB M.2 2230 SSD — $376.85 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $376.85

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230: DATO 2TB M.2 2230 SSD — $305.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:25 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $305.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ M.2 2230-S2 form factor drops straight into Steam Deck and Surface slots
✓ Reads up to 5000MB/s over PCIe Gen4 x4 at the 2TB capacity
✓ 2TB on a 2230 card leaves room for a full handheld game library
✓ Five-year limited warranty plus three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services

Cons

✗ 1TB version drops to 4750MB/s, so speed scales with capacity
✗ No DRAM cache or endurance rating published in the listing
✗ Gen4 x4 speeds are wasted in Steam Deck's Gen3 x4 slot
✗ Usable capacity comes in under the advertised 2TB after formatting

Manufacturer description

FireCuda® 520N is an ultra-small, reliable, high-capacity NVMe SSD that elevates the gaming performance of your Steam Deck, Microsoft® Surface, laptop, and other devices with M.2 2230 slots. Reach high speeds of up to 5000MB/s with 2TB capacity. Bring desktop gaming performance to handheld devices. Back up and store easily. Plus, protect everything with three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services and a five-year warranty.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Gaming Upgrade: Ultra-small, reliable NVMe SSD elevates the performance of your Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, laptop, or other gaming devices.
Intense Speeds: High-speed performance—up to 5000MB/s with 2TB and 4750MB/s with 1TB capacity.
Enormous Capacity: 1TB or 2TB SSD capacity stores everything on your M.2 2230 devices.
Powerful Play: The fast-loading, smooth-running desktop gaming experience now available on handheld gaming devices.
Ongoing Protection: Seagate’s three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services and five-year, industry-leading warranty included.
The available storage capacity may vary.

Full Specifications

Brand	Seagate
Color	Black
Model Name	FireCuda 520N SSD
Read Speed	5000 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	4750 megabits_per_second
Model Number	ZP2048GV3A002
Powerful Play	The fast-loading, smooth-running desktop gaming experience now available on handheld gaming devices.
Built-In Media	FireCuda® 520N SSD 2TB PCIE
Gaming Upgrade	Ultra-small, reliable NVMe SSD elevates the performance of your Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, laptop, or other gaming devices.
Intense Speeds	High-speed performance—up to 5000MB/s with 2TB and 4750MB/s with 1TB capacity.
Hard-Drive Size	2048 GB
Mfr Part Number	ZP2048GV30002
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Data Recovery Service
Enormous Capacity	1TB or 2TB SSD capacity stores everything on your M.2 2230 devices.
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	5000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	Nand Flash
Full listing title	Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD - M.2 2230-S2, PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe 1.4, speeds up to 5000MB/s, Compatible with Steam Deck, Microsoft® Surface, Laptop, with Rescue Services (ZP2048GV3A002)

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Seagate FireCuda 520N SSD 2TB SSD - M.2 2230-S2 at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 is Crucial P310 2TB M.2 2230 SSD. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $376.85