Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
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Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD

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ashok r : will it come with 7.5 to 9mm adapter ?STEPHEN P : yeah, it comes with a foam gasket to fill the xtra spaceDOUGLAS S : yes comes with one thickness spacer
CHRIS P : Will this drive work in an optical caddy in 2010 Macbook Pro?ANDREW R : Not specified by the manufacturer
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CRISTYMAR K BETANCOURT C : Speed / Quality / EnduranceDAVID G : Looks like good price at this time.CORNELIUS ( : The Write/read speed is quite decentDALMIR B : upgradeMARK M : Brand and priceDAVID M : Price is fair, reviews favorableJACOB F : Guidance from friends helping me build first computerThomas C : Computer & Photography.ON-TAI H : one of the best performance to cost value SSD's on the market. competitive pricing while still retaining as many performance features as possible.JEFFREY M : festROBERT K : I have a 500GB versions I love a lot but I need a bit more spaceFRANCISCO W : I am building a new PCTHAI D : Because This price good value and quality ssd drive.ROGER S : RecommendedSTEVE M : I have use them before- and they are greatJORDAN N : For Bitcoin Node via Umbrel.WILLIAM S : pc part pickerHAROLD F : Reliable, good drive. Needed to double the space of my 500GB SSDTYRESE M : A friend say it a good hard drive.MICHAEL K : It appears to match my necessary specs.JONATHAN W : For a gaming pc buildChristopher D : Because I needed an SSD for my rigDARRYL Y : Crucial makes reliable products. Long warranty.MAXIMILIANO C : Cheapest option I could findMASON B : My friend showed it to me on slickdeals and said its the same one thats in his computer and i trust his opinonsERIK B : Great price for a 1tb ssdCLEMENT S : good dealJACKSON L : Building my first pcKAREN H : Decent review and comes with adapting spacer for larger 9.5mm bay.SETH M : experience with this product and reliability in its performance.DONALD J : Good storageDANIEL R : Great user reviewsKALEB P : big storage babyRONNIE K : For my pcMITCHELL F : PC buildTIM S : priceALBERT C : It matched my computer system and I got more cash back.ANDRES V : Great valueAARON H : New pc buildTRAVIS J : Crucial has really stepped up their game after years of mediocre performance. Based on specs and reviews, you can get something on par with the 870 evo for 2/3 the price.FRANK G : Best price for a decent SSD.CHRISTOPHER H : Good price for valueAMARIS M : It fits my computer and it’s way cheaper than from IfixitBLAYNE U : Solid state drive is better for gamingMIKALAI S : Price.MARSHALL M : because of dependability and the 5 star reviews.Teimurazi G : Good quality and priceROBERT A : better SSDMANZEAL K : To have backup memory with faster speed.MANZEAL K : To speed up my PC and also have extra and backup space for large multimedia filesMichael T : so that my computer will be amazing!!!MARY D : It's a solid state drive with a lot of storage.Alex L : For extra storage of dataIVAN M : For my fatherYu C : Solid drive in a good priceRAYMOND I : Needed a SSD for our new Atomos Ninja V and this one had great reviews plus it's way cheaper than the Atomos or angelbird drives. Will see how it performs.GIANCARLO G : Cause why not?JAMES W : Gaming pcSTEPHEN B : Building a computer.CRAIG J : My buddy that has a pc told me to get thisRICKY N : Excellent reputation.RICHARDS, J : Solid price for 1TB Solid StateERIC W : Heard from a friend it was a good one to getNATHANIEL B : It was a good price compared to another website & has a good reputation.LUKE B : It was a decent priceWILLIAM L : i bought your ssd drives before. they work verry good and fastGORMAN F : Speed, reliability, warranty, and price.JEFF M : priceJOHN B : I need a second drive for my HP laptop. I expect the Crucial MX500 series to be reliable, solid performers. The drive was on sale about $16 off.YIMING Z : reliable, speedyDAVID S : Crucial has a good track record, both in my research and personal use of there products. price is good considering how much they cost when first available.STEVEN H : PriceANDRE R : SSD, capacity, and costTRENTON K : Good performing storage with 5 year warrantyMIKE F : It's the fastest in its class, it's the most-reliable in its class -- and Apple uses it as the OEM SSD in the iMac.JENNIFER J : Had a friend recommend me this SSD for a build.BILL B : Pc buildMichael H : It was recommended to me by a friend!ERIC A : I've used Crucial products for a very long time and have never been disappointed. It was between this and the Samsung Evo 860 and I think this is the better value.MAMOON A : Good priceMONTE L : I've had great success with previous Crucial MX series SSD's. My current 256gb drives were filling up, so I'm upping capacity with these 1tb drives.BLAYTON C : PC BuildKRISSAN B : Best 1 TB SSD out on the market from my research.ANA C : My friend recommended this.JAVAN P : I am building a computer.DIMITRI D : why notCHARLIE F : its 1 tb and also ssd and also internalROBERT C : I'm making a gaming computer, and this seems like a very good option for storage.Thomas B : It’s coolKELLY J : To help my friends PCWILLIAM W : reasonsGIORGIO I : Great value for an SSD with significant amount of storage. I bought one of these a few weeks back and I'm very pleased with it, so I'm getting another for my brotherSteven W : Great price point for the quality.SEAN S : A less expensive alternative starter drive than the Atomos brandedMAX G : Cheaper than targetANDREW P : Well priced for 1TB with integrated cacheZACHARY F : IT recommendationsHASSAN G : recommended to meSTEVEN B : It’s a great product and a good deal! Perfect for my installing needs.LANDON A : I was looking for more storage for my PC and this was a good deal for a great item.DAVID F : Ran out of room so time to upgradeBIPIN T : Needed this for my home laptop - lenovo z50Stephen c : price is right.Laura M S : It is highly rated.Louis A : Good reviewsTL A : The Crucial brand does what it says it will do and does it very well. Because it's so reliable this is my go-to brand for storage.Harry M : Crucial MX500 250 & 500 Gb have both worked flawlesslyNicholas E : Friend told me to get thisDaniel R : The price was the best for the amount of storage.Danny C : price and performanceCody R : Good reviewsROBERT T : price, storage capacity, ssdJames A : Because I've purchased Crucial memory before and it has always performed.Edward B : Big improvement over HHDJace M : Friend assisted me in building a PCKeith B : I want a larger ssd to consolidate windows on one driveChase S : I wanted a 1tb ssdSteven S : Quality and availability at Adorama.Nereida C : UpgradeSean C : Good choice manJesse M : Good reviews, seemingly good price for the performance.EDWIN C : It's a well rated SSD and a good value.kaixuan h : cheapW B : Great drive for the moneyPaul M : Brand, ratings, reviews, dependable.ROBERT P : price, reliability, 5 year warrantyFaithFull, S : Because we are using various units and was functioned very good.Jeffrey H : using for a Video editing Scratch disk.HUNG N : To replace my PC-Desktop system hard drive.Bob S : Seems like the 2nd best choice next to the Samsung Evo 860- almost as fast and thirty plus bucks cheaper too.TUSHAR T : Already have one and am adding another. Have been very pleased with this SSD's performance.Serge L : reviewers online said it was goodJORDAN A : need itRick L : “5 year warranty, speed, price, quality”KENNETH H : Good reviews and priceJONATHAN A : Because it’s compatible with my Mac Mini (late 2012) and I’ve had great experiences with this brand (Crucial)DONNA M : price and qualityLes S : Good performance specs. Competitive price, no sales tax, free shipping !!!JOSEPH C : Research, and the fact that it a Micron product.Joel M : reliable brandEDWIN C : Drive has good reviews at an excellent price point for its capacity.Steven Michael Z : Price was good.WILLIAM R : Micron is a great SSD and I have this model in 4 other PCs / Desktops. Always a good experience shopping with Adorama. Like free shipping and no tax.F O : Crucial is a brand I trust. I've used their memory in my PC builds for yearsSteve S : sustained write speed and priceVLADIMIR S : Needed an upgrade from 256 Gb.SUSAN H : Have 500 gb that work well but not large enough for applications needed.Rob H : Have them and they are great ssd's1

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-03-08T07:56:59

Rated 2 out of 5

Drop shipment, not good.

It was a Drop shipment, don't do, i waited about a week and canceled.

EMIN L.

2023-01-10T08:59:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Crucial 4TB SSD

Looks to be good drive for the price paid. Only thing I did not like is that they did not send mounting screws, had yo order from amazon

ASHISH D.

2022-08-03T19:21:09

Rated 5 out of 5

good

very good.

meshal a.

2022-06-15T17:56:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome SSD

Bought to replace the slow 5400 HDD in my girlfriends HP laptop. Night and day difference. Would and will purchase again.

MATTHEW B.

2022-06-04T05:48:37

Rated 5 out of 5

It works well

Very good speed. Highly recommended if you can find it on sale. Not worth it at full price.

Hassaan R.

2022-05-20T10:25:06

Rated 5 out of 5

price competitive but still with a reputation.

it's what it says on the tin - one of the most price competitive SSD's on the Market that's still from a Company with a reputation. performs as you'd expect a larger Capacity w/ Cache SSD to perform. fills the SATA 6Gb/s link.

On-Tai H.

2022-03-02T07:43:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Bang for you buck

So big, in space, I love it.

SHAUN E.

2022-02-16T10:39:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Crucial SSD

Fast shipping, great product.

JESSE C.

2022-02-09T16:09:20

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but some issues

Easy to install, does not come with cables or screws.

JOSHUA H.

2022-01-26T09:57:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid product

Solid product arrived in new condition and on time as expected. Has held up to initial instillation.

JERRY S.

2021-12-22T07:25:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product !

Good product!

RICHARD S.

2021-12-18T15:14:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Product, Slow Shipping

The product itself is great, but shipping took a bit too long for such a small item, otherwise I would rate the product 5 stars

PATRICK G.

2021-11-29T08:14:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast shipping and it's nice item. Thank you!

Fast shipping and it's nice item. Thank you!

PINHONG L.

2021-11-23T12:38:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice, fast SSD

I'm happy with the Crucial MX500. It's a good SSD for a reasonable price.

Eric W.

2021-11-18T10:54:31

Rated 5 out of 5

great and reasonable in price I am using as a external SSD for backup and storage

The photo is what it looks like. Sorry it has taken me so long to get back. It is a great SSD- I used them in the past and have been very pleased. This order wasfor 3 units and I might need more. Steve

STEVE M.

2021-10-29T08:45:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Crucial 1tb ssd upgrade

Very nice no problems, super fast

BOB W.

2021-10-20T08:33:33

Rated 5 out of 5

The Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive, SATA III 6Bb/s is very good.

The Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive, SATA III 6Bb/s is very good. I have it installed in a separate Apple M1 style extension connected directly to my Apple M1 Mini as a back up and it works great.

ERNEST G.

2021-10-15T09:08:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable SSD for Bitcoin/Lightning Node

Well if you don't live under a rock, @getnumrel makes it easy to spin up a Bitcoin/Lightning Node using this reliable solid state drive just like thousands of others. Recommended for the price for performance you can't get anywhere else.

Jordan N.

2021-07-29T08:50:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Basic SSD for the 95% of users out there.

Good basic SSD. Not as fast as the Samsung's but we use them in our NAS systems to give us a quick, reliable base for our data. Bought quite a few and none have failed. Not going to give you NVMe speeds but certainly fast enough for 95% of users. Some have commented about the "bland" presentation but once it is in a unit you don't see it anyway, so who cares? We would like to see them make a 4tb/8tb staying proportionally priced with the other sizes.

Richard M.

2021-06-08T10:08:51

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the only SSDs I Use

I've used a Lot of these MX500 SSDs and it's one of the only 2 I offer my family, friends, and clients. Building and repairing PCs for well over 10 years, I've had the opportunity to run tests on SSDs I've installed, save the results, and check them throughout the life of the system. Almost every other brand can not maintain the read/write performance the SSD has when it was new, except these Crucial SSDs made by Micron, and the Samsung Evo and Pro models. Some SSDs read/write speeds decrease even after just a few months of normal use, and testing them a year later I've seen decreased speeds of around 50% compared to the test when it was new. These MX500 maintain their performance for years in my experience. I have used these Crucial MX500 models in some of my systems, set them up in RAID on a couple of systems, RAID 0 and RAID 10, and just installed this one in a clients laptop, which they were going to get rid of, but really the only thing wrong with it was the already super slow 5400RPM rotational SATA drive in it was failing. Used this MX500 as a replacement, put a fresh Win 10 install on it, over provisioned it by an additional around 40GB, disabled the recycle bin to cut down on read/writes. Didn't disable the page file because they need more RAM, and not sure if anything they're going to run needs a page file, don't want it crashing on them. The client was Very happy with the boot speed of the HP Envy laptop it's in. These come with a spacer which I did use on the Envy laptop. They also come with an Acronis license you can use to clone your old data and OS right onto the SSD. The software will only work if it can detect the Crucial SSD, and once you're done cloning make sure you, shut down, and disconnect the old drive before turning the system back on again, 2 hard drives with the same exact signature will cause problems. I have used their included Acronis software several times in the past to successfully clone a working OS. It wont clone a RAID array, but it will clone an MBR or GPT. For this particular job I did a fresh install on the SSD and Win 10 automatically reactivated itself with a digital license. You can use Microsoft Media Creation tool to burn the Win 10 ISO to a flash drive or DVD media, and during install just click that you don't have a license key, so long as Windows was already activated on the PC, it should activate once you get the system online. Another route you can take to ensure activation is making yourself a Microsoft account prior to switching out the hard drive, this will change the way you log in to your PC from a local account to your Microsoft account, but it will also bind your OS license to your Microsoft account. You can verify it by looking in your windows Settings, Update & Security, Activation, it should read that your license is activated and linked to your microsoft account. After installing windows, choose your Microsoft account as the way you will sign in to your PC, use your credentials to log in, and it should activate with no problems. I know, this is a long review, hoping it may help someone make an informed decision, and avoid some of the pitfalls :)

DANNY M.

2021-06-08T08:49:22

Rated 4 out of 5

Works out of the box.

Replaced the hard drive on my Dell 5559 and it worked right away. Packaged well and good instructions on the Crucial website for installation.

DONNA B.

2021-05-23T08:56:24

Rated 5 out of 5

2.5" Crucial 1TB SSD

Great price on an SSD that has cache.

Mark L.

2021-05-15T11:27:41

Rated 5 out of 5

This ssd is CRUCIAL for gaming.

Works perfectly. Quick. Crucial is very reliable, been sticking with them for storage for years.

ADAM N.

2021-05-14T08:25:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great in a laptop

Works perfectly well. I have it in my laptop and it works great

MILO A.

2021-05-12T08:47:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Best SSD!!!

This Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive, SATA III 6Gb/s works great with my gaming pc upgrade. I highly recommend this drive by Crucial.

LI H.

2021-04-16T09:11:37

Rated 5 out of 5

crucial

good drive, fast.

Francis P.

2021-03-23T12:40:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great ssd

Very great ssd. good writes and reads. has dram cache

Justin K.

2021-03-11T07:10:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Works well with my build

BETH L.

2021-02-12T07:23:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Better experience than ordering from Crucial's website

Product works as intended. Cloning and installation process was seemless, and Performance is as expected.

F

2021-02-08T09:04:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Good SSD

Good SSD, no issues a few weeks after installing. Easy install and great price.

Jared B.

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Crucial MX500 Specifications

  • Capacity

    1TB

  • Form Factor

    2.5", 7mm tall

  • Controller

    Silicon Motion SM2258 with Micron Custom Firmware

  • Memory Type

    Micron 3D TLC NAND

  • Interface

    SATA III (6 Gb/s)

  • Sequential Reads

    560MB/s

  • Sequential Writes

    510MB/s

  • Random Reads

    95,000 IOPS

  • Random Writes

    90,000 IOPS

  • Endurance

    360TB Total Bytes Written, Equal to 197GB per day for 5 years

  • Data Transfer Software

    Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software

  • Firmware

    User-upgradeable firmware

  • Life Expectancy (MTTF)

    1.8 million hours

  • Security

    AES-256 encryption engine, TCG Opal 2.0 compliant, IEEE-1667 complaint, Microsoft eDrive compatible

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 158 deg. F (0 to 70 deg. C)

  • Compliance

    CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, KCC RRL, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, IC, Morocco, Halogen Free, SATA-IO

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    649528785060

4 Accessories for Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD

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Crucial 2.5" to 3.5" Storage Bay Adapter Bracket
Crucial 2.5" to 3.5" Storage Bay Adapter Bracket
$6.99
StarTech 19.7" USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Adapter Cable
StarTech 19.7" USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Adapter Cable
$17.99
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StarTech 18" 7 Pin SATA to 7 Pin Right Angle SATA Cable, Red
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StarTech USB 3.0 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station with UASP
StarTech USB 3.0 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station with UASP
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Impressive

By SARATH M.

This is a fantastic SSD for the price. There are better ones available, but for the price vs performance, very few on the market beats this.

Excellent drive, great price

By PAUL K.

My computer is an HP Pavillion DV7 with Windows 7 OS. I used this 1 TB drive to replace an older 250GB Crucial drive that I had installed when the laptop was new. The older drive still worked fine, but space was at a premium. The MX500 1 TB slipped in easily. I used the special software to migrate the contents of the older drive. I also watched several YouTube videos to be sure I understood how to do it. When I was finished, my laptop started right up. Great to have plenty of room for my file...

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While powering up your computer, you're constantly relying on your storage drive. It's the safekeeper of your invaluable files and the workhorse behind almost all system operations. Join the growing number of users who are choosing to store their cherished family videos, travel snapshots, music libraries, and crucial documents on an SSD, and experience the near-instantaneous performance and enduring reliability that only solid state storage can provide. Opt for the Crucial MX500 SSD, a storage drive designed with a focus on quality, speed, and security, and supported by excellent customer service. Even if you're a novice at SSD installation, our comprehensive step-by-step guide makes the process straightforward and stress-free.

The Crucial MX500 SSD comes equipped with Dynamic Write Acceleration, Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN), Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm, Adaptive Thermal Protection, Integrated Power Loss Immunity, Active Garbage Collection, TRIM Support, Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART), Error Correction Code (ECC), and Device Sleep Support.

Experience a swift start-up, almost instantaneous file loading, and accelerated application performance with the Crucial MX500. Our Dynamic Write Acceleration technology utilizes a flexible pool of high-speed, single-level cell flash memory to deliver exceptional speeds. With a storage capacity of 1TB, you can securely store vast amounts of photos, music, and videos. Quick access to your media and creative designs means you're always ready to share at the pace of your life.

Benefit from the efficiency of next-generation Micron 3D NAND. Our state-of-the-art components are designed for efficiency from the ground up. As a result, the Crucial MX500 consumes minimal power while delivering an impressive price-to-performance ratio. Experience a faster, cooler, and quieter computing experience in your home or business.

Installation is a breeze with our detailed Crucial SSD Install Guide. Upgrade with confidence, knowing that the Crucial MX500 has undergone thousands of hours of pre-release validation and numerous SSD qualification tests. Secure your most important files on a drive with proven dependability and the advanced features that MX-series SSDs are renowned for.

Keep your personal files and confidential data safe from unauthorized access with AES 256-bit encryption that meets all industry standards. Avoid accidental data loss during unexpected power outages with our Integrated Power Loss Immunity feature. Protect your data at the component level with an SSD that automatically provides parity protection for your data.

With the Crucial MX500, you're not just upgrading your storage - you're investing in reliability, performance, and security. It's worth it.

Crucial MX500 Features

  • Start your system in seconds
  • Load files almost instantly
  • Accelerate your most demanding applications
  • Store massive amounts of data with drive capacities of 1TB
  • Be more efficient with Micron 3D NAND
  • Enjoy a cooler, quieter computer and extend laptop battery life using only 100 mW of power
  • Keep all your saved work if power is unexpectedly cut with Integrated Power Loss Immunity
  • Get a high price-to-performance ratio without needing a financing plan to pay for it
  • Protect your data on a drive that's tried, tested, and proven from start to finish
  • Block hackers and thieves with AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption
  • Transfer files easily from your old drive with Acronis True Image HD
  • Manage and improve your SSD with the Crucial Storage Executive tool
  • 5-year limited warranty

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Key Features

  • High-performance Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD for secure, reliable storage
  • Dynamic Write Acceleration technology for near-instantaneous performance
  • Next-gen Micron 3D NAND for efficient power consumption and high price-to-performance ratio
  • Integrated Power Loss Immunity to protect data during unexpected power outages
  • Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption for top-tier data security
  • Easy installation process with comprehensive step-by-step guide included

What's in the box:

  • Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5 " Internal Solid State Drive
  • Mounting Screws
  • 7mm to 9.5mm Spacer
  • Installation Instructions
  • Crucial 5 Year Limited Warranty