Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Crucial
95 Overall Score
vs
Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Team Group
66 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Installation 4
👍 Reliability 2
👍 Compatibility 2
👎 Accessories 2

Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and performance in NAS and gaming setups. Some minor drawbacks include the need to manually attach heatsinks and the presence of a status LED that some find unnecessary. Overall, it's seen as a solid, affordable choice for everyday users and enthusiasts alike.

Pros
  • Fast read/write speeds
  • Good value for money
  • Works well in NAS
  • Easy installation
  • Reliable performance
Cons
  • Manual heatsink attachment
  • Unnecessary status LED
  • Not top-tier speed
👍 Speed 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Ease of installation 2
🤔 Build quality 2
🤔 Thermal management 2
👎 Led indicator 1

Scores

Gaming
Crucial
93
Team Group
52
Workstation
Crucial
92
Team Group
61
Console
Crucial
92
Team Group
43
Budget
Crucial
86
Team Group
91
Laptop
Crucial
82
Team Group
56
Portable
Crucial
25
Team Group
17

Specifications

Crucial T500Team Group T-FORCE G50
Drive
Capacity
2,000
512
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMeNVMe
PCIe Generation44
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
7,400
5,000
Sequential Write (MB/s)
7,000
3,500
Random Read (IOPS)
1,180,000
No data
Random Write (IOPS)
1,440,000
No data
Hardware
NANDTLCTLC
DRAM Cache✓★✗
ControllerPhison E25InnoGrit
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
1,200
325
MTBF (hours)No data
3,000,000
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

Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

  • Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong feature (79th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (78th percentile)
  • Strong affordability (76th percentile)
  • Below average capacity (35th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Crucial T500

Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.

Crucial T500 Better at:

GamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation

Team Group T-FORCE G50 Better at:

Budget