Crucial MX500 500GB
Score: 79/100
Samsung T7 2TB
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD provides the same high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance as the 1TB version while doubling storage capacity. It still depends on a compatible port for peak speeds and lacks an IP rating. Ideal for users needing more portable space without sacrificing speed.
The Crucial MX500 500 GB is a 2.5-inch SATA SSD that delivers near-maximum SATA-III speeds, includes a 256 MB DRAM cache and AES-256 hardware encryption, and offers 180 TBW endurance with a 5-year warranty. Its drawbacks are the inherent speed ceiling of SATA and occasional write-performance throttling under heavy mixed loads. It is best suited for budget-conscious desktop or notebook upgrades seeking reliable, secure storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GBbest | 2 GB | |
560 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
510 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
95,000 IOPSbest | — | |
90,000 IOPSbest | — | |
180 TBbest | — | |
1,800,000 hoursbest | — | |
256 MBbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | SATA III | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 560 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 510 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 2 GB |
NAND Type | TLC | 3-bit MLC V-NAND |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | Portable |
Weight (g) | 39 g | 58 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 70×7.1×103 mm mm | 85x57x8 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the MX500 an ideal HDD replacement, praising its efficient SM2258 controller, strong sequential and random performance, and robust security features. However, they note that its mixed-workload write speeds and 4K random read numbers fall short of some competitors, and the SATA interface limits its appeal for high-performance scenarios.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the MX500 for its noticeable boost in boot speed, system responsiveness, and ease of installation, especially valuing the included cloning software.
Professional reviewers are not directly quoted in the available data, but retailer descriptions and product briefs consistently highlight the T7’s blazing USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, pocket‑sized aluminum chassis, and built‑in security as key strengths, while noting that real‑world performance depends on cable quality.
No explicit consumer reviews were found; the available information consists mainly of manufacturer and retailer specifications, so concrete user sentiment cannot be extracted.
