Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
96 Overall Score
vs
Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Samsung
59 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
Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Samsung PM991a | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| 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) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong random (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average endurance (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.090score per dollar
vs
Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22300.110score per dollar
Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.
