Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
The Q&A reveals a mix of practical advice and unanswered questions. Users are generally positive about the drive's compatibility with various systems, but note that MacBook Air models may require an adapter. Some questions about technical specs and specific model compatibility remain unanswered, indicating potential gaps in information.
Pros
- Generic M.2 compatibility
- Works with multiple OS
- Adequate cooling in systems
- Large capacity options
Cons
- Adapter needed for MacBook Air
- Unanswered compatibility questions
- Lack of detailed specs
- Potential fit issues in some laptops
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial MX500 | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | — | Samsung Pascal |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.