Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are generally very satisfied with this Samsung SSD, praising its fast read/write speeds, easy installation, and good value for budget builds. Some note that a DRAM-equipped alternative like the 990 EVO PLUS is close in price and might be a better choice, and a few mention minor setup quirks like needing extra screws or firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a solid, reliable drive for gaming and general storage expansion.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for budget
- Reliable Samsung quality
- Great for gaming storage
Cons
- DRAM-less design
- Requires firmware update
- Extra screws needed
- Heatsink installation tricky
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
The Crucial BX500 SSD is generally praised for its excellent value, speed, and ease of installation, making it a popular choice for upgrading older laptops and desktops. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including drives failing after a few months or arriving dead on arrival, which tempers overall satisfaction. While many find it a great budget option, the mixed experiences with durability and support lead to a cautious recommendation.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast boot and load times
- Easy installation
- Quiet operation
- Good for upgrading old systems
Cons
- High failure rate
- Dead on arrival reports
- Runs hot
- Slows down after SLC cache fills
- Poor customer support
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | Crucial BX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong endurance (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.