Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe
What Buyers Say
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
The Q&A reveals a mix of practical advice and unanswered questions. Users are generally positive about the drive's compatibility with various systems, but note that MacBook Air models may require an adapter. Some questions about technical specs and specific model compatibility remain unanswered, indicating potential gaps in information.
Pros
- Generic M.2 compatibility
- Works with multiple OS
- Adequate cooling in systems
- Large capacity options
Cons
- Adapter needed for MacBook Air
- Unanswered compatibility questions
- Lack of detailed specs
- Potential fit issues in some laptops
2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its speed, capacity, and value, with users noting fast game loading and smooth video editing. Some mention it runs hot under sustained load, recommending a heatsink. One buyer received an opened, previously formatted unit, raising concerns about 'new' condition, but the drive worked fine.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Great value for money
- Large storage capacity
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Runs hot under sustained load
- Possible opened/used unit received
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial MX500 | 2TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
No current pricing available
2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 17 specs.
