Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540 MB/s - CT1000BX5
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About this product
The Crucial BX500 1TB Internal SSD is a new 2.5-inch SATA III drive utilizing 3D NAND technology, offering read speeds of up to 540 MB/s. Compatible with a wide range of devices including laptops, PCs, Android, iOS, and Mac, this black SSD provides a significant storage capacity of 1TB. It comes without a cache, focusing on cost-effective performance for general computing tasks, and is an excellent upgrade for traditional hard drives.
Our take
The Crucial BX500 1TB SSD presents a compelling balance of capacity and speed for everyday computing tasks. With 1TB of storage, it offers ample space for operating systems, applications, and a decent library of files, all while providing a noticeable speed increase over HDDs with its 540 MB/s read speed. The 2.5-inch form factor ensures easy installation into most laptops and desktops. While it lacks a dedicated cache, which might affect peak sustained writes, for general use, its 3D NAND technology still delivers reliable performance. For $154.99, it's a cost-effective way to get a large, fast internal drive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 1TB storage capacity
- Up to 540 MB/s read speed
- Wide compatibility (PC, Mac, mobile)
- 2.5-inch SATA III form factor
Cons
- Lacks a dedicated cache
- SATA III not as fast as NVMe
Specifications
- List price US $169.99
- Estimated total US $154.99
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Color Black
- Cache 0MB
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- Compatible With
- Laptop, PC, Android, iOS, Mac, iPhone, Memory Vault
- Product Line
- BX500
- California Prop 65 Warning
- Cancer and Reproductive Harm .
- UPC
- 0649528821553
- Brand
- Crucial
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal SSD
- Model
- BX500
- MPN
- CT1000BX500SSD1
- Storage Capacity
- 1TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 18035824069
