Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
vs
Synology SNV3000 400GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Synology
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Installation 4
Reliability 2
Compatibility 2
Accessories 2
Synology SNV3000 400GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users generally appreciate this Synology SSD cache module for its compatibility and performance boost, especially in NAS setups. Some find it pricey and note that the published dimensions are incorrect, which caused confusion. Overall, it's seen as a reliable upgrade for Synology systems.
Pros
- Compatible with Synology NAS
- Easy installation
- Improves performance
- Reliable and works well
Cons
- Incorrect published dimensions
- Expensive for capacity
- Requires two drives for redundancy
Compatibility 6
Performance 5
Price 3
Dimensions 2
Installation 2
Reliability 2
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Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Synology SNV3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Synology SNV3000 400GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.