Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 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
Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 950 Pro SSD is praised for its blazing speed and performance, especially when properly configured with BIOS updates and NVMe drivers. Users report significant improvements over SATA SSDs, but some encountered issues with compatibility, thermal throttling, and Samsung's warranty support. Overall, it's a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, though setup can be tricky and requires careful motherboard compatibility checks.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Significant upgrade over SATA SSD
- Works well with proper BIOS settings
- Good for enthusiast builds
- Reliable after initial setup
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- Thermal throttling under load
- Samsung warranty support disappointing
- Requires BIOS updates and driver installation
- Not plug-and-play for all systems
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Samsung 950 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | Samsung UBX controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| 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
Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong random (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.