Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
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 2TB is an affordable entry-level SATA SSD that delivers decent sequential speeds and low power draw, suitable for budget upgrades but lacking advanced features like DRAM cache and hardware encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
540 MB/s | 560 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 530 MB/sbest | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
720 TBWbest | 600 TBW | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 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) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm | 2.5-inch |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 720 TBW | 600 TBW |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Active Power Consumption (W) | 0.1 W | 2.5 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.7 g | 45.0 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 69.85 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers view the BX500 as a solid budget SSD with respectable speeds, but recommend the MX500 for users willing to pay a modest premium for better endurance and security.
Customers praise the dramatic boot speed improvements and low cost, while noting occasional heat and concerns about write endurance for heavy workloads.
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.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
“a premier option in the world of SATA SSDs”
