Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
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 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 | 500 GB | |
540 MB/s | 560 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 530 MB/sbest | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
720 TBWbest | 300 TBW | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 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) | 2000 GB | 500 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm | 2.5-inch |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 720 TBW | 300 TBW |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Active Power Consumption (W) | 0.1 W | 2.2 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 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.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
“a premier option in the world of SATA SSDs”
