Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p SSD is highly praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale, and its reliable performance for everyday use, storage, and media processing. Users appreciate its DRAM cache, which maintains fast speeds, and its compatibility with various systems, including older Macs and laptops. Some concerns include heat generation during heavy writes, a DOA unit in one case, and the need for firmware updates to fix thermal throttling. Overall, it's considered a solid, dependable drive that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast read/write speeds
- Reliable performance
- DRAM cache for sustained speed
- Good compatibility with various systems
Cons
- Heats up during heavy writes
- One DOA unit reported
- Firmware update needed for thermal throttling
- Lower endurance than TLC drives
- Slower than high-end NVMe drives
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Intel 670p Series | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| 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
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.