Crucial BX500 240GB
Score: 70/100
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SATA SSD offers near-maximum SATA III performance, strong random IOPS, high endurance, and robust encryption, making it a top choice for upgrading legacy desktops and laptops.
The Crucial BX500 240 GB is a budget-focused SATA SSD that delivers a noticeable speed boost over traditional hard drives while keeping power consumption low, but its DRAM-less design and lack of encryption limit its suitability for heavy workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 560 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 530 MB/sbest | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
80 TBW | 600 TBWbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.06 Wbest | 2.5 W |
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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(5) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 240 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5-inch |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 80 TBW | 600 TBW |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Active Power Consumption (W) | 0.06 W | 2.5 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 60 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 view the BX500 as a solid, low-cost SATA SSD that meets basic performance expectations but falls short of Crucial's own MX500 in endurance, security, and warranty. The DRAM-less design keeps price down but limits sustained performance.
Everyday users praise the immediate speed uplift, quiet operation, and low power draw, especially when upgrading legacy machines, while complaints focus on setup quirks and desire for a longer warranty or accessories.
Professional reviewers hail the 870 EVO as the premier SATA SSD, emphasizing its record-setting 4K random performance, reliable V-NAND controller, and the comprehensive Magician suite.
Everyday users praise dramatically faster boot times and system responsiveness, while noting the missing SATA cable and occasional slowdown when the drive fills up.
“dramatic improvements in system responsiveness after replacing HDDs”
“a premier option in the world of SATA SSDs”
“faster boot times”
