Crucial MX300 275GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial MX300 275GB SATA III 2.5"
The Crucial MX300 SSD is highly praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, with users noting it rivals more expensive Samsung models in everyday use. Many highlight the fast boot times, quick application loading, and the useful Momentum Cache feature. Some users experienced issues with the bundled Acronis cloning software, especially on Windows 10, but found free alternatives like Macrium Reflect or Aomi Backupper to work well. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and fast upgrade from traditional hard drives.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Fast boot and load times
- Momentum Cache feature
- Reliable brand reputation
- Extra capacity vs competitors
Cons
- Bundled Acronis software issues
- Clunky setup utility
- Requires manual initialization
- No cables included
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial MX300 | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung Pascal |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 1★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial MX300 275GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (25th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Crucial MX300 275GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
