Crucial BX500 240GB
Score: 70/100
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 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 | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
80 TBWbest | — | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.06 Wbest | — |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 g | 49.9 gbest |
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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(3) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 240 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5" | Portable |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 60 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 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”
“Transfers my 50GB video projects in under a minute.”
“Survived a rainstorm during a shoot-still works perfectly.”
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.
