Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
96 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 980 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
70 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
Samsung 980 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its speed, value, and ease of installation. It significantly improves boot times and game loading, making it a great upgrade for older PCs. Some concerns about missing screws and compatibility with older systems were noted.
Pros
- Fast boot and load times
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good for gaming
Cons
- Screws not included
- Compatibility issues with older systems
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Ease of installation 3
Compatibility 3
Included accessories 1
Reliability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Samsung 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pablo |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | 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 980 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.