Crucial BX500 1TB
Score: 75/100
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SATA SSD provides dependable SATA III performance, strong random IOPS, and robust encryption, making it a solid upgrade for legacy PCs and laptops.
The Crucial BX500 1TB is a budget-oriented SATA SSD that delivers solid sequential performance and high capacity for everyday computing, but it lacks DRAM cache and hardware encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
540 MB/s | 560 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 530 MB/sbest | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
360 TBWbest | 300 TBW | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.2 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 500 MB/s | 530 MB/s |
Interface | SATA III | SATA 6 Gb/s |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | false | true |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(4) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 500 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5-inch |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 360 TBW | 300 TBW |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 54.4 g | 45.0 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 69.85 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the BX500 as a solid entry-level SSD that delivers the expected SATA performance at a low price. PCMag notes that while it performs well in benchmarks, the lack of DRAM cache and shorter warranty make the MX500 a better overall value. Gagadget praises its affordability and real-world speed but warns against heavy write workloads due to the SLC cache limitation.
Everyday users appreciate the noticeable speed boost over mechanical drives, the ease of installation, and the included cloning tools, while complaints focus on the sharp write-speed drop after the cache fills and the absence of mounting hardware.
Professional reviewers praise the 870 EVO as a top-tier SATA SSD with excellent performance, high endurance, and strong reliability thanks to Samsung's V-NAND and MKX controller.
Users report dramatic speed gains after upgrading from HDDs, noting near-instant boot times and smoother applications, while noting the SATA speed ceiling and missing accessories.
“quite difficult to find the same volume and speed for the same money.”
“significant performance improvements over HDDs, especially in boot times and application loading.”
“Slow write speeds during large file transfers after the initial cache is filled.”
