Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
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
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
The SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD is highly praised for its blazing-fast transfer speeds, rugged build, and portability, making it a favorite among content creators and Mac users. Many verified buyers highlight its reliability for heavy tasks like video editing and dashcam recording, though some note it runs warm during intense use and that achieving maximum speeds requires USB 4/Thunderbolt support. A few reviewers mention the price as a drawback, but most agree it's worth the investment for the performance.
Pros
- Blazing fast transfer speeds
- Rugged and durable design
- Portable and compact
- Reliable for heavy tasks
- Easy plug-and-play connectivity
Cons
- Runs warm during heavy use
- Requires USB 4/Thunderbolt for max speed
- Price is a bit high
- Bulkier than earlier models
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | SanDisk Extreme PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | USB4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | 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
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
