Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
SanDisk Extreme 500GB
Score: 35/100Rankings
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.
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 500 GB offers near-top-tier NVMe speeds in a rugged, IP55-rated case with built-in hardware encryption, making it ideal for creators on the move. Some users note a flimsy USB-A adapter, occasional early failures, and thermal warm-up under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
720 TBWbest | — | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 Wbest | — |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 gbest | 52 g |
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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 3.2 Gen 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 500 GB |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.7 g | 52 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 9.6 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 commend the Extreme Portable SSD for delivering near-top tier performance (1050 MB/s) in a rugged, IP55-rated package, emphasizing its suitability for 4K video editing and secure data handling. They note the absence of a metal heatsink as the main drawback, but conclude that passive cooling is adequate for typical use cases.
Everyday users love the SSD's tiny footprint, durability, and speed for photo/video backups, often highlighting the handy carabiner loop. Complaints focus on occasional early failures, a flimsy USB-A adapter, the default exFAT format, and the device warming under heavy use.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
