Kingston Q500 960GB SATA III 2.5"
Kingston
49 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston Q500 960GB SATA III 2.5"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston SSD, praising its reliability, speed, and ease of installation. Many highlight significant boot time improvements and successful upgrades of older computers. A few mention it as a good value and a solid alternative to other top brands.
Pros
- Reliable performance
- Fast boot times
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Works well with old computers
Cons
- One user vowed never again
- No other negatives mentioned
Performance 6
Boot time 4
Ease of installation 3
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Brand reliability 2
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
Scores
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Specifications
| Kingston Q500 | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| 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 | 2CH | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston Q500 960GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (68th percentile)
- Below average speed (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.