Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
vs
Kingston KC600 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Kingston
53 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
Kingston KC600 1TB SATA III 2.5"
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Customers are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its value and fast delivery. The packaging was noted as thoughtful, with cardboard inserts to keep the item rigid. However, the lack of a SATA cable and unclear case material are minor concerns.
Pros
- Fast delivery
- Good value for money
- Thoughtful packaging
Cons
- No SATA cable included
- Unclear case material
Delivery speed 1
Value for money 1
Packaging quality 1
Included accessories 1
Case material 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Kingston KC600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Phison E25 | SM2259 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| 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
Kingston KC600 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.