Corsair

Corsair MP700 PRO

Expert rating8.4 / 10

Model:: Corsair MP700 PRO
Interface:: PCIe 5.0
Sequential Read:: Up to 12,400 MB/s
Heatsink Option:: Included

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Manufacturer: Corsair Last updated: September 12, 2026

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Corsair MP700 PRO Review

The Corsair MP700 PRO sits between the mainstream MP700 and the top-end MP700 PRO SE in Corsair's PCIe 5.0 lineup, aimed at buyers who want most of the flagship speed without paying for the absolute fastest bin.

At up to 12,400 MB/s read it's still extremely fast, just short of the PRO SE's headline numbers, and it comes with a proper heatsink built for the heat a Gen 5 controller generates under sustained load.

Performance and Speed

12,400 MB/s read and 11,800 MB/s write place this drive firmly in the top tier of PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, just behind Corsair's own MP700 PRO SE and roughly matching the Sabrent Rocket 5, also covered on this site.

Positioning Within Corsair's Own Lineup

Corsair splits its Gen 5 range into three tiers, the base MP700, this MP700 PRO, and the MP700 PRO SE, letting buyers pick how much they want to pay for the last increment of peak speed rather than treating PCIe 5.0 as a single all-or-nothing price point.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against Corsair's own MP700 PRO SE, also covered on this site, that drive edges out slightly higher rated speeds for a price premium that mostly matters for benchmark bragging rights rather than real-world use. Against the base Corsair MP700, also covered on this site, this PRO model delivers a meaningful step up in both speed and cooling for a moderate price increase.

Who This SSD Is Actually For

Buyers who want near-flagship PCIe 5.0 speed without paying for the absolute top SKU. This drive captures most of the PRO SE's performance for less.

Gen 5 motherboard owners who want proper included cooling rather than sourcing a third-party heatsink.

Not for anyone still on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. A Gen 4 drive like Corsair's own MP600 PRO LPX, covered elsewhere on this site, is the appropriate tier for that hardware.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.4 / 10

The smart middle option in Corsair's Gen 5 range, capturing nearly all the top-end speed for less than the flagship SE.

Best for

Buyers who want near-flagship PCIe 5.0 speed without paying for the absolute top SKU.
Gen 5 motherboard owners who want proper included cooling rather than sourcing a third-party heatsink.
Content creators and enthusiasts who want strong Gen 5 performance at a more moderate price than the PRO SE.

Not for

Not for anyone still on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Corsair's own MP600 PRO LPX, covered elsewhere on this site, is the appropriate tier for that hardware.
Not for buyers who specifically want the single fastest drive available regardless of price; the MP700 PRO SE holds that title.
Not for pure gaming builds where the base MP700, also from Corsair, delivers nearly identical in-game results for less money.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

9.4/10

How fast this drive is among internal SSDs, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type.

Identity

Brand	Corsair
Model Number	MP700 PRO
Series	MP700 PRO

Interface and form

Bus Interface	PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential performance

Sequential Read	12400 MB/s
Sequential Write	11800 MB/s

NAND

NAND Type	TLC with DRAM Cache

Power and thermals

Heatsink	Included

Physical and commercial

Warranty	5 Years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Corsair MP700 PRO (PCIe 5.0 NVMe/12,400 MB/s Read/11,800 MB/s Write/Gen5 Flagship Below the SE)?

Key specs for the Corsair MP700 PRO: Sequential Read 12400 MB/s, Sequential Write 11800 MB/s, Capacity Options 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, Interface PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe, NAND Type TLC with DRAM Cache, Heatsink Option Included.

Who is the Corsair MP700 PRO (PCIe 5.0 NVMe/12,400 MB/s Read/11,800 MB/s Write/Gen5 Flagship Below the SE) best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers who want near-flagship PCIe 5.0 speed without paying for the absolute top SKU; Gen 5 motherboard owners who want proper included cooling rather than sourcing a third-party heatsink; Content creators and enthusiasts who want strong Gen 5 performance at a more moderate price than the PRO SE.

What are the drawbacks of the Corsair MP700 PRO (PCIe 5.0 NVMe/12,400 MB/s Read/11,800 MB/s Write/Gen5 Flagship Below the SE)?

Not the best fit for: Not for anyone still on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Corsair's own MP600 PRO LPX, covered elsewhere on this site, is the appropriate tier for that hardware; Not for buyers who specifically want the single fastest drive available regardless of price; the MP700 PRO SE holds that title; Not for pure gaming builds where the base MP700, also from Corsair, delivers nearly identical in-game results for less money.