525GB Crucial 2.5" SATA III SSD w Windows 11 Pro for Dell Lenovo Acer HP ASUS
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About this product
This Crucial MX300 525GB SATA III SSD is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive, offering read speeds up to 530 MB/s and write speeds up to 510 MB/s. It utilizes Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash and a Marvell 88SS1074 controller, ensuring reliable performance. The drive features dynamic write acceleration and extreme energy efficiency technology. Additionally, it comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, making it a ready-to-use upgrade for compatible Dell, Lenovo, Acer, HP, and ASUS systems.
Our take
The Crucial 525GB MX300 SSD is an excellent option for a system upgrade, especially with Windows 11 Pro already installed. The read speeds of up to 530 MB/s and write speeds of up to 510 MB/s provide a significant performance boost over traditional hard drives, making your system feel much snappier. I appreciate the inclusion of Dynamic Write Acceleration and Extreme Energy Efficiency, which contribute to both performance and power savings. The 2.5-inch SATA III form factor is universally compatible with most laptops and PCs. Just be aware of the California Prop 65 warning if that's a concern for you.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Includes Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- 525GB capacity is practical for OS and apps
- Fast read/write speeds up to 530/510 MB/s
- Features Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash
Cons
- California Prop 65 Warning noted
- SATA III interface is slower than NVMe
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Random Read Up to 92,000 IOPS
- Color Gray
- MPN CT525MX300SSD1
- Encryption AES 256-bit
- Controller Marvell 88SS1074
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- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Brand
- Crucial
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Solid State Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- Up to 530 MB/s
- NAND Flash
- Micron 3D TLC
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Model
- CT525MX300SSD1
- Storage Format
- SSD
- Features
- Dynamic Write Acceleration: Uses an adaptable pool of high-speed, Power Efficiency: Features Extreme Energy Efficiency technology.
- Storage Capacity
- 525 GB
- Write Speed
- Up to 510 MB/s
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SATA III, SATA 6Gb/s
- Random Write
- Up to 83,000 IOPS
- Product Line
- MX300
