Crucial BX500 1000GB

Specifications

Core

Capacity 1000 GB

Form Factor 2.5"

Interface SATA III

Performance

Seq Read 540 MB/s

Seq Write 500 MB/s

Price History

SSD Description

Quick Overview

What it is: Crucial's entry-level BX series SATA SSD with DRAMless design for affordability
Best for: Upgrading old laptops, basic storage, everyday computing tasks
Key strengths: 540MB/s read and 500MB/s write speeds; 1000GB capacity; 3-year warranty
Limitations: Lower endurance at 360TBW; reduced sustained write performance

In Context

Vs HDD: Offers faster boot times and file loading, up to 5x quicker responsiveness
Vs NVMe: Limited to SATA speeds, about 10% of high-end NVMe performance
Vs Crucial MX500: Shorter 3-year warranty and lower endurance than MX500's 5 years
Endurance info: 360TBW suits light use, lower than premium SATA options

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