Crucial T500
fanxiang S500 Pro
What Buyers Say
Crucial T500
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
fanxiang S500 Pro
The Fanxiang S500 Pro SSD generally receives high praise for its speed, reliability, and value for money, with many users noting it performs well in laptops, desktops, and even external enclosures. However, a few users encountered issues such as a drive not initializing or concerns about quality control and customer support, which slightly dampen the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Compatible with various systems
Cons
- Occasional drive initialization failure
- Quality control variability
- Limited customer support
- No dedicated DRAM (HMB cache)
- Potential slowdowns during sustained transfers
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | fanxiang S500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T500
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
fanxiang S500 Pro
- Strong endurance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.