Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 860 PRO 256GB SATA III 2.5"
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 860 PRO 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung 860 Pro SSD, praising its speed, reliability, and ease of installation. It significantly improves boot times and overall system performance, especially in older laptops and desktops. The drive is also noted for its excellent performance in 4K video recording and its compatibility with various systems. A few users mention minor quirks like AHCI mode issues or the need to avoid filling the drive completely, but these do not detract from the overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Fast sequential and random speeds
- Reliable and durable
- Easy installation
- Significant performance boost
- Great for 4K recording
Cons
- AHCI mode issues on some laptops
- Avoid filling drive completely
- Price may be higher than EVO models
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Samsung 860 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | MJX controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 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 860 PRO 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.