Crucial MX500 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD Drive, CT500MX500SD1
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About this product
The Crucial MX500 500GB Internal SSD is a 2.5-inch drive featuring a SATA III interface, also backward compatible with SATA I and II. It delivers sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and a transfer rate of 550 Mbps. With a 500GB storage capacity, this SSD is designed for internal use in both laptops and PCs. Its compact dimensions (100.45 mm length, 69.85 mm width, 7 mm height) ensure broad compatibility for system upgrades.
Our take
If you're looking for a solid upgrade to boost your system's performance, the Crucial MX500 500GB SSD is a strong contender. The 500GB capacity offers a good balance for an operating system, applications, and a decent amount of files, making it a noticeable step up from the 250GB models. I appreciate the broad compatibility with SATA I, II, and III interfaces, which means it will work with a wider range of older systems in addition to new ones. The stated read speeds are quite competitive, ensuring a snappier computing experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage offers good capacity
- Fast 560MB/s read speed
- Compatible with SATA I, II, and III
- Slim 7mm height for laptop fit
Cons
- No specific write speed listed
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Color Silver
- MPN CT500MX500SSD1
- Item Length 100.45 mm
- Brand Crucial
- Form Factor 2.5 in
Show all 19 specifications
- Type
- Internal SSD
- Read Speed
- 560MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- Internal SSD, SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Item Height
- 7 mm
- Model
- Crucial MX500
- Transfer Rate
- 550 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SATA I, SATA II, SATA III
- Item Width
- 69.85 mm
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Product Line
- MX500
