Crucial BX500 4000GB

Specifications

Core

Capacity 4000 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 high 4TB capacity.
Best for: Everyday storage, media libraries, and upgrading old laptops.
Key strengths: 540MB/s read, 500MB/s write; 4TB for large files; 3-year warranty.
Limitations: DRAMless design slows sustained writes; low 720TB endurance rating.

In Context

vs HDD: 5-10x faster boot and load times for games/media.
vs NVMe: ~15% of Gen4 speeds, limited by SATA interface.
vs Crucial MX500: Lower endurance, no DRAM cache, shorter 3-year warranty.
High-capacity use: Ideal for 4TB bulk storage like videos/photos, but monitor write limits.

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