Crucial BX500 240GB
Score: 70/100
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 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 | 500 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 560 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 530 MB/sbest | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
80 TBW | 300 TBWbest | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.06 Wbest | 2.2 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(4) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 240 GB | 500 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5-inch |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 80 TBW | 300 TBW |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Active Power Consumption (W) | 0.06 W | 2.2 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.
“dramatic improvements in system responsiveness after replacing HDDs”
“a premier option in the world of SATA SSDs”
“faster boot times”
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.
