Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD delivers high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance in a sleek, lightweight aluminum case, with built-in 256-bit AES encryption and robust thermal management, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals.
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 | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
720 TBWbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 Wbest | — |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 gbest | 58.95 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
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 3.2 Gen 2 |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | false | true |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm | credit card |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.7 g | 58.95 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 7.62 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 its near-rated 1 GB/s speeds, premium chassis, and effective thermal system, while noting the lack of biometric security and a shorter warranty.
Everyday users rate it 5-stars for speed, portability, and reliability, with occasional complaints about Linux encryption support and price.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
