Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s – CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive
$100.99
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Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s – CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive
$100.99
Nasser G. –
Huge upgrade from HDD. fast, reliable, and very easy to install
This SSD made a massive difference compared to using a traditional HDD for game installations. Load times are much faster, and everything feels more responsive overall.I’m using it alongside an M.2 drive, and this BX500 works perfectly as a secondary drive for games and applications. Performance has been solid and consistent with no issues so far.Installation was very straightforward. My 14-year-old son installed it himself using the included instructions without any problems, which says a lot about how easy it is to set up.Great value, reliable brand, and a noticeable performance boost.
Pamela Ballantyne –
Fantastic SSD, horrible cloning software.
I’ve been a longtime fan of Crucial memory products, so trying this SSD out to give my old P920 some new life was a no-brainer. It’s a fantastic SSD, with excellent capacity and performance., The executive software that allows you to tweak various performance characteristics of the drive is great – make sure to download it from the Crucial site when you have it installed.Regrettably, my enthusiasm does not extend to Crucial’s recommendation of the Acronis software for cloning your boot drive. It simply did not work for me. I was moving a 5 TB drive to the 4 TB drive. Only 1.1 TB of the original hard drive was in use, so it should have been no problem. But the Acronis software couldn’t handle it – it said there wasn’t enough room on the 4 TB Crucial drive to store the 1.1 TB of stuff from my HD!What’s worse is that it took about 4 hours for the Acronis software to decide it couldn’t do what I wanted. I was able to use the free utility, DiskGenius, to clone the drive. It worked great, cloning all the partitions, including the rescue partition, adjusting them proportionally. If you have trouble with Acronis, give this a try.
Jake Coker –
Affordable and Reliable 4TB Storage Solution
I recently purchased the Crucial BX500 4TB SSD and wanted to share my experience so far. Here’s a breakdown of its performance and features:PerformanceAlthough I’m not sure how to measure the exact read/write speeds, the drive has performed excellently in terms of loading times and file transfers for my needs. It feels fast enough to handle everything I do without any noticeable delays, whether it’s loading games or moving large video files.Installation and SetupThe installation process was straightforward. The drive came with all the necessary cables. I did format the drive during setup, which was quick and easy, and everything has been running smoothly since.ReliabilityI’ve had no issues with reliability so far. The drive has worked perfectly, and I’ve received positive feedback from more tech-savvy friends who recommend the Crucial brand. I’m confident in its performance.Build QualityThe physical build of the drive is solid. It fits neatly into my PC case, and I’ve noticed no overheating issues, even when I’m running games and streaming simultaneously. It stays cool under load, which is a big plus for me.Value for MoneyAt the price point, the 4TB capacity is a fantastic deal. Compared to other brands, this drive is more affordable while still offering great performance and reliability. For anyone looking to expand their storage, this is an excellent choice.Overall ImpressionI highly recommend the Crucial BX500 4TB SSD for anyone looking to boost their storage capacity. Even if you don’t think you’ll need 4TB, Crucial offers other sizes that can fit a variety of needs. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or just need more space, this drive offers great value for the price.
Drew –
Reliable Speed Boost at a Great Price
I installed the Crucial BX500 1TB SSD in a client’s aging laptop, and the performance difference was night and day. Boot times dropped from minutes to seconds, applications launch instantly, and overall responsiveness is dramatically improved. For anyone upgrading from a traditional hard drive, this is a game-changer.Installation was straightforward, standard 2.5-inch SATA interface, no surprises. The drive runs cool and quiet, and the 540MB/s read speed holds up well in real-world use. Crucial’s reputation for reliability gave me confidence, and so far, it’s been rock solid.Whether you’re reviving an older system or adding fast storage to a desktop, this SSD delivers excellent value. I’ve used it in multiple builds and repairs, and it’s become a go-to recommendation for clients who want speed without breaking the bank.
M. Martel –
BX300: Good enough, fast enough for normies from a reliable brand – benchmark-chasers look elsewhere
Review of BX300 480GB drive. Let me be frank. This is a budget drive that likely uses decent, reliable but not top of the line NAND. Things pricier drives will give you:- DRAM cache: ❌- Heat-sink metal casing good for sustained write performance: ❌- Bragging rights on read and write speed: ❌On the other hand, maybe you’re not a benchmark chaser. Just a normie just looking for a decent drive that will do the things you want an SSD to do (better read/write speed and silent performance compared to HDDs) from a brand you can trust to stand behind the product if, heaven forbid, you get a lemon.If you’re one of these people, I can wholeheartedly recommend this drive to you. I use it with Linux Mint on a 12th gen i5 equipped mini PC and I have zero complaints about performance. I don’t have a stopwatch to tell you exact speeds, I’m not going to compare it with NVME drives or the best SSDs. I’m just going to tell you: It’s plenty fast enough for normies.
Alain Ordi –
Not as good as the MX 500 but those are discontinued.They work well for what I needed, the speed is acceptable and the price is right.
Leon T. –
Replaced disk drive in my laptop. Works very well, good speed improvement overall.
Mergatroid –
So I have been using a mechanical 2TB hard drive in my bench PC for backing up people’s files and storing images for clients until I can restore them.It’s been working OK, but a few weeks ago I had to back up files for a client and they had about 500GB of files and pictures and backups on their storage drive.I started doing the backup from a USB 3 dock, and it crawled. It was getting about 40MB/s and varying around that value up and down. Later I tested moving a large amount of data from my boot SSD using the same method and it was in the hundreds of MB/s.So I purchased this Crucial 2TB SSD (for $150) to replace the mechanical drive. (it’s gone up $30)I work in a shop, and we sell a lot of SSDs. I have had the best luck with Crucial, Kingston (budget drives), Samsung and Western Digital.We purchased some ADATA 2.5″ SSDs, but almost all of them went bad. ADATA replaced them with a different model, and one of those went bad as well (out of ten drives). We stopped purchasing that brand.Western Digital drives have been good too, but my personal 1TB Western Digital drive went bad. It will no longer get SSD speeds, but only transfers files at very slow speeds (slower than USB 2) even after reformatting.Crucial makes excellent drives, and I can rely on them. Highly recommended. I would not hesitate to purchase any of the drives I have mentioned other than maybe ADATA, but I am sure they will correct the problem they were having if they haven’t already. I am using a 500GB ADATA NVMe drive in my gaming PC as my Windows drive. I’ve had it for about 3 or 4 years now and it’s been very reliable.
Jose Manuel –
Esperemos que funcione y no vuelva a perder todos los datos en garatia, como el amterior.
KH –
Bought Crucial as I made a price and product comparison with other brands before deciding to use it. To date, it has been good. Am now looking to buy the ram to upgrade my laptop.