Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital Green SN3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
44 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
Western Digital Green SN3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
75 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The only review is positive, noting the SSD works without errors after a week of use. Q&A confirms broad compatibility with notebooks and desktops, but leaves questions about endurance, warranty, and speeds unanswered.
Pros
- Works without errors
- Compatible with notebooks and desktops
Cons
- Limited review sample
- Unanswered endurance questions
- Unanswered warranty questions
- Unanswered speed questions
Reliability 1
Compatibility 1
Endurance 1
Warranty 1
Performance 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Western Digital Green SN3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Western Digital Green SN3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (73rd percentile)
- Strong affordability (69th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.