Crucial BX500 1TB
Score: 75/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers near-internal SSD speeds in a rugged, lightweight package with strong encryption and a generous warranty, making it ideal for mobile creators.
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 | 1,000 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 | 49.9 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7 mmbest | 9.7 mm |
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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-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(2) | ||
Form Factor | 2.5" | Portable |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 54.4 g | 49.9 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.
“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.”
TechRadar, PCMag and other reviewers praise its speed, IP65 rating and durability, noting the carabiner loop and 5-year warranty as standout features.
Average rating around 4.5/5; users love the fast transfers and ruggedness but complain about occasional firmware issues and a temperamental adapter.
