Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
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 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 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 Wbest | — |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 gbest | 49.9 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(3) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm | Portable |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.7 g | 49.9 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 9.7 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.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
“Transfers my 50GB video projects in under a minute.”
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.
