Crucial
Crucial MX500 1TB
The Crucial MX500 1TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 1000 GB.
23/100
1000 GB560 MB/sSATA III510 MB/s360 TBW2.5 Inch
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Crucial MX500 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Capacity (TB)1 TB
Form factor2.5
InterfaceSATA III
Sequential performance
Sequential read560 MB/s
Sequential write510 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
NAND brandMicron
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance360 TBW
Warranty3 years
Features
Hardware encryptionAES 256-bit
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCrucial MX500 1TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
Crucial MX500 1TBSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| CrucialCrucial MX500 1TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 560 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 510 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | 2.5 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 360 TBW | 600 TBWBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Crucial MX500 1TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Crucial MX500 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 23/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Crucial MX500 1TB?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Kingston NV3 1TB?
The Kingston NV3 1TB scores 24/100 versus this one at 23/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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