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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?WILLIAM I : Cheap name brand ssd. I was searching for this specific connector type and could only locate a cheap option in this site.AL N : just reading about and wanted to give it a trySMEET G : i like thisMARK T : Trying to upgrade an older MacBook Pro A1502.

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2021-03-31T08:27:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Looking for a decently priced ssd for a pc I am building and pcbuilder.com gave me this site. Ordering was super easy and I am very satisfied with my product.

DEBORAH W.

2021-02-13T05:36:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Returning cuatomer

Returning cuatomer. That should say it all.

Tsaddiyq-Nasah M.

2020-11-26T09:50:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprisingly awesome

It shipped quickly and as this was my first experience with an M2 drive I was not immediately impressed but the little feather light PCB stick I received. Once I got it in the system though, oh my goodness. Windows 10 installed in literally a handful of minutes and all the other application installs, updates and operations are zippy and staggeringly quick. I use 2.5" SSDs in my other systems and this little drive has shocked me with how quick it is. I'm very happy with the purchase, especially for the price.

DK M.

2020-06-16T14:41:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, seamless, and affordable price.

Flawless install and use. Its so quick it currently fulfills all my data needs. Anyone can install and run, but important note is that it will disable the use of 2 SATA ports. At least on the Tomahawk B450 Max motherboard.

ERIN L.

2019-12-15T09:55:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Slightly slower than an NVMe, 1/2 the cost.

This is made by Micron. They know what they are doing. This is on par with the Samsung 860's, and in real life only a fraction of a second slower than the NVMe drives. Recommend this drive more than any other.

DARRELL L.

2019-10-12T22:54:57

Rated 4 out of 5

SSD for computers.

Made my laptop boot faster.

RAMON S.

2019-06-07T08:24:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Used Exclusively to Install the Operating System

Easy installation and worked exactly as advertised. I used this drive to exclusively install the operating system. Good price for the size.

Damian F.

2019-03-08T05:51:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable

Unsurprisingly, Crucial's products are reliable.

Diana R.

2019-02-26T11:56:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Mx500 is excellent

Second mx500 m.2 I've purchased I'm very happy with this product.

John S.

2019-02-23T19:32:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great space saving ssd

Great drive fast and small.

zhicheng c.

2019-02-02T16:59:34

Rated 5 out of 5

I'm really happy with the Crucial MX500 M.2 SSD

I'm really happy with the Crucial MX500 M.2 SSD that I added to my HP Pavilion 15 Notebook. It was a bit of a bear getting the bottom cover off of the Pavilion (the guts are not as easily accessible on HP's cheaper Pavilion as they are on the more expensive HP Envy line), but once I was inside, the install was simple...it just popped right into the connector. Also, it is really helpful that the Crucial ships with a mounting screw (two, actually) because these can be a pain to find. After installing, I disconnected the existing internal HDD and set the BIOS to allow Legacy booting, moved the SSD to the top of the boot order and re-started. The SSD was found right away and then I was able to reconnect the internal HDD, reset the BIOS back to UFEI from Legacy and was good to go. The Crucial SSD's much quicker boot time allows me to shut down or restart without cringing. Previous notebooks were so slow to boot that I never shutdown because it took so long. Now it is fast, fast! Also, if you need help, Crucial's tech support is accessible and seems knowledgeable. I'm happy with the choice and the price is right.

Scott S.

2018-12-26T04:18:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great SSD for the price

This SSD is super fast, boots into windows in less than 30 seconds and is very responsive. Really fast drive and decent price.

Gabriel A.

2018-10-10T17:22:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

So far working great.

JOHN L.

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Crucial MX500 M.2 Specifications

  • Capacity

    1TB

  • Form Factor

    M.2 Type 2280

  • 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

  • Dimensions

    0.9 x 3.1 x 0.1" (2.29 x 7.87 x 0.25cm)

  • UPC Code

    649528787446

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About Crucial MX500 M.2

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I'm really happy with the Crucial MX500 M.2 SSD

By Scott S.

I'm really happy with the Crucial MX500 M.2 SSD that I added to my HP Pavilion 15 Notebook. It was a bit of a bear getting the bottom cover off of the Pavilion (the guts are not as easily accessible on HP's cheaper Pavilion as they are on the more expensive HP Envy line), but once I was inside, the install was simple...it just popped right into the connector. Also, it is really helpful that the Crucial ships with a mounting screw (two, actually) because these can be a pain to find. After inst...

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Excellent

By DEBORAH W.

Looking for a decently priced ssd for a pc I am building and pcbuilder.com gave me this site. Ordering was super easy and I am very satisfied with my product.

It's Worth It
Every time you turn on your computer, you're using your storage drive. It holds all your irreplaceable files and it loads and saves almost everything your system does. Join more and more people who are keeping their family videos, travel photos, music and important documents on an SSD and get the near-instant performance and lasting reliability that comes with solid state storage. Upgrade with the Crucial MX500 SSD, a drive built on quality, speed and security that's all backed by helpful service and support. Even if you've never installed an SSD, don't sweat it - our step-by step guide walks you through the process to make installation easy. It's worth it.

• 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)
• Device Sleep Support

Fly through everything you do
Start your system in seconds, load files almost instantly and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial MX500. Our Dynamic Write Acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed, single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds.

Store 1TB of data
Save massive amounts of photos, music and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations and designs, you're ready to share at the speed of your life.

Enjoy the efficiency of next-gen Micron 3D NAND
Our cutting-edge components are engineered from start to finish for efficiency. As a result, the Crucial MX500 uses only a minimal amount of power and still delivers a high price-to-performance ratio - without needing a financing plan to pay for it. Experience a faster, cooler and quieter computer in your home or business. You'll wonder how you ever put up with a hard drive.

Install with confidence
For many people, opening a computer and transferring data seems terrifying. That's why we've made it easy in the step-by-step Crucial SSD Install Guide. Check it out before you buy, then install your own SSD quickly with everything transferred over successfully and hassle-free.

Upgrade with a drive you can count on
With thousands of hours of pre-release validation, dozens of SSD qualification tests and a heritage of award-winning SSDs, the Crucial MX500 has been thoroughly tried, tested and proven. Secure your most important files on a drive with established dependability and the advanced features MX-series SSDs are known for.

Hardware-based encryption
Keep personal files and confidential data restricted from hackers and thieves with AES 256-bit encryption that meets all industry standards, including Microsoft eDrive, IEEE- 1667 and TCG Opal 2.0.

Integrated Power Loss Immunity
Avoid unintended data loss when the power unexpectedly goes out. This built-in feature of our new NAND protects your data swiftly and efficiently, so if your system suddenly shuts down, you keep all your saved work.

Exclusive Data Defense
Prevent your photos, music, videos and other files from becoming corrupted and unusable with layers of error correction and adaptive read technology.

Redundant Array of Independent NAND
Protect your data at the component level with an SSD that automatically provides parity protection for your data. This high-end feature works similarly to how RAID is used with multiple hard drives and maintains the integrity of your data, especially for intense users.

Built-in durability
Because SSDs don't use moving parts that wear out over time (unlike hard drives), your files are less susceptible to a crash. SSDs are better equipped to survive physical trauma, like getting dropped, because they don't rely on mechanical parts.

Micron quality - a higher level of reliability
As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, the Crucial MX500 is backed by the same quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the world's most advanced memory and storage technologies for more than 35 years. Split-second speeds, lasting reliability and a decades-long legacy - upgrading with the Crucial MX500 gives you the best combination of quality, performance and security. It's worth it.

Crucial MX500 M.2 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

Key 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

What's in the box:

  • Crucial MX500 1TB SATA III M.2 2280 Internal SSD
  • Crucial 5 Year Limited Warranty