Crucial BX500 1TB
Score: 75/100
SanDisk Extreme 2TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD delivers NVMe-level USB-C performance in a rugged, IP65-rated package, making it a top choice for professionals who need fast, secure, on-the-go storage.
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 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
360 TBWbest | — | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 54.4 g | 51 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | -20 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 500 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Interface | SATA III | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2048 GB |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 54.4 g | 51 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 9.7 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 rate the drive 4.5/5, praising its blazingly fast transfers, rugged IP65 construction, and strong security, while noting its larger size and legacy software.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the speed, ruggedness, and plug-and-play ease, though some report early failures and adapter glitches.
“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.”
