Crucial MX500 SSD Review

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Overview of the Crucial MX500 SSD
Is the Crucial MX500 a Good SSD?
Comparison between Crucial MX500 and Crucial BX500

Every time you boot up your computer, you're using a storage drive to read and write data. With more people having both an SSD and an HDD as readily available options, the solid-state drive (SSD) provides a great performance boost and faster speeds to supplement any lack of space on your hard disk drive (HDD). This comprehensive guide to the Crucial MX500 SSD will give you insight into what it is and whether it's right for you.

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Crucial MX500 SSD Overview

The Crucial MX500 SSD is a solid-state drive that focuses on quality, speed, and security, delivering excellent performance and features. As the first Crucial SSD built on Micron's 64-layer 3D TLC NAND technology, it is the second generation of the Crucial MX series to utilize TLC NAND instead of MLC NAND, following the MX300. Additionally, the Crucial MX500 retains common features from its predecessor, such as TCG Opal encryption support and partial power loss protection offered by Crucial.

Here are some baseline specifications for the Crucial MX500 SSD across its various capacity options:

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Capacity	250 GB	500 GB	1 TB	2 TB
Price	$79.99	$139.99	$259.99	$499.99
Sequential Read Speed	560 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	510 MB/s
Durability	100 TB	180 TB	360 TB	700 TB
Max Power Draw	3.0 W	4.0 W	5.0 W	6.0 W

The Crucial MX500's random write performance is more than most of us need, and its SLC cache provides very low latency for absorbing incoming data quickly and efficiently. It's available in capacities from 250GB to 2TB, at very competitive prices, for SATA SSDs.

With its controversial and high-profile status, it has attracted numerous reviews from reputable websites. Let's hear the perspective of one of them:

As reviewed by XDADevelopers: The faster the storage, the more you'll pay per GB for the lower capacity models. But there's still a market for SATA SSDs, and that's where the Crucial MX500 comes in. It's a 2.5-inch SSD that's silent and has no moving parts, with capacities up to an impressive 4TB. There are more attractively priced options at other capacities, though.

Is the Crucial MX500 a good SSD?

Yes, it is a high-quality and deserving SSD by any definition. In this section, we'll discuss why it's worthy of being called an excellent SSD in four aspects:

Diverse Capacity Options:

The Crucial MX500 comes in a range of capacities from 250GB to 4TB, providing more choices for various needs.

Superior Performance:

In speed tests, the Crucial MX500 achieves read speeds of up to 39MBps and write speeds of up to 101MBps, making it efficient for large file transfers.

Affordable Pricing:

Low cost per gigabyte - with the different capacity versions of the MX500 costing as little as 30 cents per GB, it offers better value compared to the Samsung SSD 860 Pro (which can be as high as 50 cents per GB).

Long-term Warranty:

Backed by a 5-year warranty, you can have peace of mind knowing that your SSD is protected against damage or failure.

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The four advantages mentioned above are reasons enough to choose it. For a full rundown, you can check out the Tool Editor review below:

 Tool for Editing Reviews: This SATA SSD is considered a top performer, not only because it offers better value for money than well-known SATA SSDs like the Samsung 860 Pro, but also due to its high throughput speeds. As such, it's a good choice for a temporary upgrade in most everyday use scenarios.

Crucial MX500 vs. Crucial BX500 Comparison

This section will discuss some of the differences between the BX500 and MX500 to help you decide which one is better for you. Keep reading for more detailed information.

The Crucial BX500 is a solid-state drive (SSD) manufactured by Crucial, a brand of Micron Technology. It belongs to the entry-level series of SSDs, designed to offer faster read and write speeds as well as overall system performance enhancement compared to traditional hard disk drives. The BX500 utilizes a SATA interface, making it compatible with both desktop and laptop computers for storing operating systems, applications, and data files. It comes in various capacity options, such as 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB, catering to different user requirements. This SSD also features low power consumption and durability, making it an affordable option for upgrading older computers or as an additional storage solution.

Focusing on creating a sleek, streamlined SSD with practical extras and powerful performance, the Crucial BX series is the successor to the beloved Crucial BX300 SSD. The Crucial BX500 SSD comes with a 6 Gb/s (SATA III) interface option and is available in five capacities, up to 2 TB.

What is the difference between the MX500 and BX500?

This installment of the series analyzes how they differ in four areas, which you can preview here:

1. Storage Capacity
2. Interfaces and Form Factors
3. Performance: Read and Write Speeds
4. Durability and Warranty

1. Storage Capacity

Of course, capacity is something to consider when choosing an SSD. More capacity means more room for videos and files. Both the Crucial MX500 and Crucial BX300 SSDs come in five different capacities, with the MX500 topping out at 4TB.

2. Interface and Aesthetics

Form factor determines whether an SSD is portable, and the interface determines how fast it can transfer data with your computer. The Crucial BX500 comes in a 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, while the Crucial MX500 SSD is available in both M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface.

3. Performance: Read and write speeds

In terms of performance, let's look at the sequential read and write speeds for the 1TB Crucial BX500 and the 1TB Crucial MX500. They have the same sequential read speed, but the 1TB Crucial MX500 SSD is 40 MB/s faster than the 1TB Crucial BX500 SSD.

4. Durability and Warranties

Both have great endurance, with a total bytes written (TBW) rating of 360 terabytes – equivalent to writing 197 GB per day for five years. The Crucial BX500 SSD comes with a three-year limited warranty, while the Crucial MX500 SSD has a limited warranty of up to five years.

< strong > Rating from < /strong >< strong >< a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/crucial-mx500" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PC Magazine: < /strong >Because SSDs memory cells allow for faster access to stored data than moving heads do from a hard disk drive, a fast SSD can significantly speed up your system. The MX500 is one of the quickest SATA drives we've tested, which means it will offer a significant performance boost if you're replacing an older hard disk drive.

 Tool Editorial Review: If you're on a tight budget and looking for a lightweight, good-value SSD, the Crucial BX500 is a decent choice. But if you want an SSD that will fit in any laptop or most desktop PC cases and has faster read and write speeds, go for the Crucial MX500, available in both M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors.

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Conclusions

Overall, the Crucial MX500 is an excellent SATA drive for its price. It comes in various capacities and is available in both M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors. With ample storage, you can save loads of documents, images, videos, and games. Furthermore, its impressive sequential read and write speeds allow for quick system boots within seconds. Plus, it's easy to install. A fantastic SSD with these features is definitely worth investing in.