Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 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
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally appreciate the SSD's performance and value for money, with one noting it's 'amazing for the price' and another praising its state-of-the-art technology. However, a significant issue was reported: the drive sometimes fails to be detected during bootup on certain motherboards, which is a major reliability concern. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans positive due to strong performance and brand reputation.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast sequential speeds
- Reliable brand reputation
- Compatible with PS5
Cons
- Boot detection issues
- Disappointing benchmark scores
- RMA hassle
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | XPG BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| 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 | SMI SM2508 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong speed (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 17 specs.