Crucial BX500 2TB
Score: 73/100
Seagate One Touch 2TB
Score: 54/100Rankings
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 Seagate One Touch 2 TB SSD delivers near-NVMe speeds in a pocket-sized, shock-resistant chassis with hardware encryption and a rich software bundle, making it ideal for mobile creators. Its main drawbacks are the short cables and lack of a protective case.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,030 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 864 MB/sbest | |
720 TBWbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 Wbest | — |
1,500,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 gbest | 45 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1030 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 500 MB/s | 864 MB/s |
Interface | SATA III | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Storage(1) | ||
Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm | Portable |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.7 g | 45 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7 mm | 10 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 One Touch SSD for its high transfer rates, compact build, and robust software bundle, noting it delivers near-NVMe performance in a travel-ready chassis.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, reliability, and portability, especially the Android backup experience, while recurring complaints focus on the short cable and missing protective pouch.
“95% faster boot after replacing an HDD.”
“Like getting a new computer.”
“18GB of data in no time flat.”
