Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
The Crucial BX500 SSD is generally praised for its excellent value, speed, and ease of installation, making it a popular choice for upgrading older laptops and desktops. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including drives failing after a few months or arriving dead on arrival, which tempers overall satisfaction. While many find it a great budget option, the mixed experiences with durability and support lead to a cautious recommendation.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast boot and load times
- Easy installation
- Quiet operation
- Good for upgrading old systems
Cons
- High failure rate
- Dead on arrival reports
- Runs hot
- Slows down after SLC cache fills
- Poor customer support
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial BX500 | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| 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 | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong endurance (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial BX500 480GB SATA III 2.5" offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
