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Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD – Up to 540MB/s – CT1000BX500SSD1
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| Capacity¹ | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 480GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Internal/External | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 | M.2 | M.2 | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe | NVMe PCIe | NVMe PCIe | NVMe PCIe | SATA | SATA |
| Sequential Read Speed² | Up to 6600MB/s | Up to 5000MB/s | Up to 3500MB/s | Up to 2400MB/s | Up to 560MB/s | Up to 540MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed² | Up to 5000MB/s | Up to 4200MB/s | Up to 3000MB/s | Up to 1900MB/s | Up to 510MB/s | Up to 500MB/s |
| Optimal For | Fast Gen4 NVMe storage for high-performance computing and hardcore gaming | Designers, Editors, Creatives, gamers, and professionals with heavy workloads | DIYers, casual gamers, professionals, and entry-level designers | Gamers, professionals, entry-level designers | Professionals, upgraders & college students | Universal, value-conscious users |
- Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. Not all capacities available at initial launch.
- Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using CrystalDiskMark with a queue depth of 32 and write cache enabled. Fresh out-of-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results.
| Weight: | 55 g |
| Dimensions: | 10.03 x 0.69 x 6.99 cm; 55 Grams |
| Brand: | Crucial |
| Model: | CT1000BX500SSD1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Crucial |
| Dimensions: | 10.03 x 0.69 x 6.99 cm; 55 Grams |
I bought this to replace a Kingston SSD which had failed in my laptop. The Crucial was easy to fit as a drop-in replacement and has proved fast and, so far, reliable.
I have an old-ish Windows laptop and wanted to give the Chrome OS a try. I deleted Windows from the built-in NVMe SSD and tried to install Chrome Flex. But, the installer couldn’t find the SSD. Then I tried to install Kali Linux, knowing that, as THE hackers OS, it would have no problem with the NVMe SSd. Alas, it couldn’t find it either. I uninstalled it and hooked it up to my Mac Studio and formatted the thing in a variety of ways but still, neither Chrome Flex nor Kali could find it. For some reason, either Lenovo or Currys (where I originally bought it) have crippled the drive to not work with anything but Window. Unperturbed, I bought this, plugged it into the spare slot and Chrome Flex found it instantly and installed itself with no problems.
Probably wouldn’t recommend this SSD as a boot drive. For general storage it is great value for money and faster than an HDD – much more so than the rubbish SMR drives they are pushing at us nowadays
screenshots:
~400mb seq read – external drive connector (usb 3.0)
the rest – internal (in some of them, it has rerun on rnd-s, because the speeds were as low as 20mb/s in some cases I think, but more often about 40mb/s)
I have found this hard drive really good value for money,I did not fit it myself but was told it was easy to fit and has updated my computer really well for what i want.
Bought this for my pc as my computer was slow and boot up took ages. Fitted this , installed windows and I couldn’t believe the difference it made. I’m writing this review around a year after purchase and my computer still boots up in seconds, definitely the best upgrade I’ve ever made.
First time I have upgraded a pc. Getting windows onto a bootable usb took longer than installing the new drive. Seems amazingly fast. 15 year old laptop will see a few more updates 🙂
I recently had to replace a failing hard drive, and this drive was exactly what I needed. Fitting was very easy, with a simple 4 screws to attach to the chassis and into the laptop, plug the cable in and switch on. The drive was recognised in disk management and a quick format and partition created, and that’s it, ready for my data.
Speed wise it is on a par with other SSD drives in that it is adequate but not lightning speed like nvme drives.
Still, as a data drive it works well.
I’m running Linux Mint 21.2 and my old G770 is happily coping with all the usual internet and mail requirements, office packages and photo editing. So far no complaints whatsoever and while the I5 processor is only 2 core, the laptop is performing within acceptable limits for everything I’ve thrown at it thus far. I’ll see how things go over the next few months, but initial thoughts, I’m very happy with the new SSD.
I ordered this at about 8.30am, received it by about 7.00pm and had it installed with an amazing transformation by 10.30pm in an 8 year old Lenovo laptop.
The instructions, on paper are virtually useless and the online guide is little better! Nowhere does it say to first attach the SSD then initialise and format it! Had I been more of a novice, I would’ve had to contact support to find out why I couldn’t get past step one in their instructions. It would be so simple to add a few extra lines to the instructions.
The performance has transformed my old fairly meager specified laptop to be responsive again. The SSD, which is really their base model is about 3-4 times faster than the Toshiba hard drive that it replaced. From my experiences with other Crucial SSD’s, this should keep me from recycling the laptop for a few years yet.
… exactly what it needs to do. It’s not the fastest SATA SSD on the planet, but that shouldn’t be a massive issue unless you use it for your system drive / boot device. I’ve never had issues with Crucial products in the past, and can see no reason why this should be the first.
On a Gb/ scale, this cannot be faulted – and it’s NOT some no-name thing from China that purports to be a true SSD but is actually an SD card in a box.
Replaced the original mechanical drive with this at the same time as replacing the battery. Easy to fit with the right tools. Should get a few more years out of a 12 year old laptop now.
I have owned various PCs in the last 20 years or so and they all had old school mechanical HDDs, and to be honest I never really had many issues with them. All my PCs were either from before SSDs existed or were from when they were still quite expensive and generally came in smaller capacities (my current rig is around 6 or so years old).
As I cannot afford to upgrade right now or ideally build my own, I decided to make some tweaks to my existing rig as it is still fairly decent for its age. I upgraded ram a couple of years ago (2x16gb sticks) and last week upgraded from the stock cooler to a much beefier Be Quiet cooler as the CPU was really getting hot under heavy load.
While I was at it I thought it was time to finally go over to an SSD seeing as they now have much better capacity for not a lot of money.
I decided to go for Crucial as I have always had good experience with them. My PC ram is Crucial and so is the M.2 SSD in my PS5. I felt this had the specs that suited me and as I say, price wise, it was pretty damn cheap. Sadly due to my board being slightly older and being a micro ATX I don’t have an M.2 slot, so SATA was the only way to go.
I did make one error though as I assumed it would come with a SATA cable, but of course we know what you do if you “assume” anything. It was a simple enough solution, order a cable from Amazon and just fit the drive a day later than planned (I only mention this as I am sure there are others as naive as me who will get caught out too).
It was very simple to fit as well. Plugged the SATA cable into the drive and the motherboard and found a spare power plug coming from the power supply that fitted as well and then it was time to test things out.
Booted the PC up and while it did take a while to boot (remember this is still booting to my old drive) which is quite normal when installing new parts, but booted as normal. I then opened Acronis True Image (go to the website on the SSD instructions and download the file) and followed the onscreen prompts to clone my old HDD to my new SSD. I had deleted all my music from the HDD before starting this as it took up over 400gb and I felt that would just slow the cloning process down. Even with another 400+ storage still on the drive, it only took about 2 hours to do a full copy.
After it was finished I rebooted the PC, went into bios and assigned the SSD as my new boot drive.
The PC then booted to Windows so much faster than it normally does and programs loads almost instantly rather than the delayed response of yore.
Even web browsers and internet tabs load faster.
I also noticed that after the PC logs into Windows I can access programs straight away rather than waiting for Windows to do all its stuff before being allowed to access anything.
Seriously loving this piece of kit. The way it works is perfect for me, and is going to make using my PC so much of a better experience than it has been. Factor in the easy installation and the free no issues cloning software, and I think I got an absolute bargain at less than 40.
Oh, and I kept the old HDD in the rig but formatted it to use just as storage for my music which I have already reinstalled.
Only one program had an issue, with my copy of Photoshop saying the licence was not on it, but that was easily rectifiable, and every other program seems to have carried the licences over.
Going from a standard had to an ssd has blown my mind. This was easy to install, it was easy to clone to and now my co outer boots quicker than my Mac. I am truly blown away with the quality of this produc
Amazing value for this SSD. First time I’ve installed on of these and there’s plenty video of how to on YouTube. Your pc needs a spare internal SATA connection and a SATA power connection off the Power supply unit.
Remember to initiate and format the drive in disk management for your PC to recognise it and allow access.
Pros:
Blazing Speeds: The SSD’s read and write speeds of up to 540MB/s are nothing short of impressive. This ensures near-instantaneous boot times and swift application loading, making multitasking a breeze.
Generous Storage Capacity: With a spacious 2TB capacity, this SSD provides an abundance of room for all my files, documents, media, and software applications. It effectively eliminates the need for external drives or additional storage solutions.
Durable 3D NAND Technology: The use of 3D NAND technology enhances the SSD’s endurance and longevity. It’s built to withstand continuous use, ensuring consistent and reliable performance over time.
Easy Installation: Installing the Crucial BX500 was a straightforward process. The 2.5-inch form factor is compatible with a wide range of systems, and the SSD fits seamlessly into my setup.
Energy Efficient: The SSD is designed to be power-efficient, helping to prolong battery life for laptops and reducing overall energy consumption for desktops.
Cons:
Lack of Additional Accessories: Unlike some other SSD packages, the Crucial BX500 may not include additional accessories such as mounting brackets or data migration software. However, these can be easily acquired separately if needed.
SATA Interface Limitation: While the SATA interface provides excellent performance, it may not match the speeds offered by newer NVMe SSDs. However, for most users, the difference in real-world applications may not be significant.
In summary, the Crucial BX500 2TB Internal SSD has surpassed my expectations in terms of performance, capacity, and reliability. Its high-speed capabilities and substantial storage space have significantly improved my computing experience. While some additional accessories may need to be purchased separately, the overall value provided by this SSD is exceptional
I just put it in on this fri it was easy peasy i was stressing before but it just plugs in and was recognised stright away.
but if you are haveing trouble, hit WIN and X to bring up console window and chose disk manegment.
its not going to change the world as the tell you but it will speed up loading times and travel times in open world games, but thats about it unless you put the OS on there which i would not recomend for this size 1tb you want at least 2TB as windows is a data hog.
Bought this to replace hard drive on an ageing laptop, after reading that solid state drives improve performance.
Phenomenal improvement, the laptop now boots up in minutes, rather than 15-20 minutes with the old hard drive. Recommended.
This 1TB drive was the perfect upgrade for my aging windows 10 PC . Even though it was listed on crucial’s own side as not compatible, but sold by other companies as compatible, whilst it’s not the fastest SSD it loads programs fast and windows is a lot more responsive on this drive. The only problem I had and I think it’s because my old drive was failing was I had cloning errors, so I just bought a new windows 10 pro instal disk.
Used to keep my classic external hard drive going. I know it is onlt usb 2 but with this drive it is like lightning and now feel it will last a really long time and uses less energy.
I have four of these (2TB), by virtue of their amazing value for money. To my understanding –
* They don’t have a RAM cache (which would be lost on power off) but a very large fast cache that survives power off. This is actually very useful if you are on a PC that’s likely to have power outages since you will lose nothing or next to nothing.
* When you save, it fills up this cache, so saving is very fast. That is then written at leisure behind the scenes from that cache to the slower bulk of the storage (20-40 MB/s). One of the consequences is that when you first populate the SSD e.g. as a backup, after about 50 GB (using the fast cache) it will then become very slow (20-40 MB/s), and cycle between fast and slow as the populating proceeds according to how the cache is committing what it holds to the slower bulk storage. This only affects the initial population, once filled and you are on with using it, saving is fairly instant as long as you aren’t saving huge amounts in one go (e.g. 50GB) as it will then slow until that is suitably committed in the background.
* Reading is fast as expected.
* 2TB x 2 in my view is better than 4TB, things do fail eventually and it’s best not to have all your eggs in one basket. Keep a mirror backup of everything (FreeFileSync is a decent program to do so).
Bought this for my dell and laptop with a 1tb hard drive ran like a dog from very soon after purchase. Terrible boot time slow programs. Decided to bit the bullet and replace the hard drive with a ssd unit. Used colon software to copy hard drive to ssd. Installed it booted it up the difference was unbelievable like a new fast pc . Great bit of ki
I was close to ordering an unbranded hard drive but was swayed by some of the reviews. I then found this crucial one for the same money.
Chucked it into my PC initiated it and cloned my aging HDD on to it. My PC now boots super fast and programs load much quicker. An excellent upgrade in my opinion.
But the following is for those of you interested in it’s performance. Comparing this SSD to an admittedly much more expensive Samsung EVO 870, is like comparing an SSD to a memory stick for large write jobs. The read speeds weren’t bad, running it in a tried and tested enclosure on USB3.1, around a constant 400mbps, but constant write speeds can only be described as awful. I needed to transfer 505GB of family photos and videos to it, and at first things didn’t look too bad with speeds of around 350mbps. But after a minute this dropped to around 60mbps or less, stayed there for around 30 secs, then went up to 325mbps for a few secs, then down to maybe 70mbps for a further 30 secs and so on. The result of this constant speed seesawing was that it took over 1.5 hours to transfer the 505gb, around the speed I would expect from an old hard drive.
But to be fair, if you were to put this into (say) a laptop and replace an old HDD, it would still dramatically improve the speed of boot up, because of its comparatively high read speeds and for normal everyday use the laptop would feel quick enough, unless you copied large amounts of data onto it regularly. So for normal everyday use, it is going to be adequately fast and represents good value for money.
Update: Just uploaded 3GB of photos from a holiday shoot. At this size there was no speed reduction and the job was done in a few seconds. So unless you are transferring huge amounts of data, slow speed isn’t going to be an issue.
With regards cloning your existing hard drive to the new SSD, the instructions that come with the drive include information on where to download their free cloning software. I had a dummy run at this right up to the final instruction to start the cloning, and it was all very easy and intuitive. However, you will need to purchase an inexpensive enclosure to place the SSD in whilst cloning from your laptop. These are available on amazon for as little as 9. Probably the hardest thing you will have to do is remove the old HDD from your laptop after the cloning is complete. As laptop designs vary greatly, I can give no advice on this. However, once the SSD is in your laptop Windows will boot up just as before, but massively faster.
—Pros—
+ Easy installation: The Crucial BX500 SSD comes with a 2.5-inch form factor that fits most laptops and desktops. It also includes a spacer for 9.5mm applications and Acronis True Image HD software for cloning your existing drive. You can follow the step-by-step instructions on Crucial’s website to install the SSD yourself or use their online support if you need any help.
+ High capacity: It offers 1TB of storage space, which is enough for most users to store their operating system, applications, games, photos, videos and other files. You can also choose from other capacities ranging from 240GB to 2TB, depending on your needs and budget.
+ Fast performance: It delivers up to 540MB/s of sequential read speed and up to 500MB/s of sequential write speed, which is much faster than a typical HDD. It also supports the SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is compatible with most systems. The SSD improves the overall performance of your system by reducing boot times, loading times and lagging issues.
+ Low power consumption: It uses 3D NAND flash technology, which stacks layers of memory cells vertically to increase density and efficiency. This reduces the power consumption of the SSD by up to 45x compared to a typical HDD, which extends the battery life of your laptop and lowers the heat generation of your system.
+ Affordable price: It is one of the most affordable SSDs on the market, offering great value for money. You can get the 1TB model for around 47 on Amazon UK, which is much cheaper than some of its competitors. You also get a 3-year limited warranty from Crucial, which covers any defects or malfunctions of the SSD.
—Cons—
– No DRAM cache: It does not have a DRAM cache, which is a small amount of memory that acts as a buffer between the SSD and the system. A DRAM cache can improve the performance and endurance of the SSD by reducing the number of write operations to the flash memory. However, it also adds to the cost and complexity of the SSD. The lack of a DRAM cache may affect the performance of the Crucial BX500 SSD in some scenarios, such as heavy multitasking or sustained workloads.
– Low endurance rating: it has an endurance rating of 360TBW (terabytes written), which means it can write up to 360TB of data before its performance degrades or fails. This is lower than some other SSDs in its class, such as the Samsung 860 EVO (600TBW) or the WD Blue 3D NAND (600TBW). However, this rating is still sufficient for most users who do not write large amounts of data frequently. According to Crucial’s calculations, you can write about 197GB per day for five years before reaching the limit.
—Reasons to Buy—
* You want to upgrade your system with a fast, reliable and affordable SSD
* You need a high-capacity SSD that can store all your files
* You care about the battery life and heat generation of your system
* You are comfortable with installing the SSD yourself or using online support
—Reasons to Avoid—
*You need a high-performance SSD that can handle heavy multitasking or sustained workloads
*You prefer an SSD with a higher endurance rating that can last longer
*You are not confident with installing the SSD yourself or using online support
Conclusion
The Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their system with a fast, dependable, and reasonably priced SSD. It provides high capacity, low power consumption, and simple installation at an affordable price. However, it may not be appropriate for users who require high performance or endurance from their SSDs.
The only problem you could experience is that the HDD image is bigger than the available space on the SSD – the solution is to buy an SSD that is bigger to start with – if this is not possible then you will have to play with the sizing of the HDD partitions and be choosey about which partitions to copy across – not recommended for the novice.
Changing the processor to an Intel C2Duo, T7500, and upping the RAM to 3GB, made You Tube and opening photos doable but still slow. The boot up time of 1m 40secs, however, was ridiculous, compared to a more modern machine.
My first thought was to put it back through the site with 4 letters, and get something else. I liked the tank-like build quality, however, and the screen appeared to be fairly new, so I reckoned it was worth experimenting further.
There are many cheap SSDs available, but one has to be careful because, as with memory cards, you could end up with something dodgy which isn’t what it claims to be. Best to stick to recognized brands; Crucial being one of them. At just over 26 for 240GB, this was also one of the cheapest.
It arrived quickly, and I was surprised by the total lack of metal. 100% plastic, but well made nonetheless. Impressed by the fact that though thinner, the width and length were the same (see pictures) and it fitted the laptop’s metal caddy, perfectly (see photos).
I’ve noticed some reviewers mention the need to use third-party cloning software such as Macrium Reflex, as an alternative to the Arconis True Image software recommend by Crucial. Apparently, some owners state that their SSD wasn’t recognized by it, and for those that were, many have reported manually adjusting the partition size, rather than leaving the software set to auto. People have also spoken of the need to allow over 2 hours for cloning.
Well, without my new SDD connected to laptop by SATA to USB cable (see photos) the Acornis software wouldn’t open, because it detected no Crucial device connected. When connected, however, it did, and the process took roughly an hour to clone a 320GB HDD, with about 120GB of data; and the auto setting worked fine. The ‘time remaining’ message was all over the place (often the case!) first stating in excess of 2 hours, then 1 hour 40 after only three minutes, etc.
Acornis True Image software is massively large (600Mb) compared to Macrium Reflex (about 130Mb). One reviewer stated that Acornis isn’t free; you need to pay to use it! Not so in my experience. Maybe some folk are sold fake Crucial SSDs, which the software is good enough to spot!
So, was it worth it? The boot-up time on Windows 10 Pro, 64, is now 27 seconds (previously 1 minute 40 seconds) so yes, in terms of boot-up time. Overall, however, it’s still slow opening apps; and only marginally quicker than before, so I’m not overly impressed. Can’t be bothered to conduct scientific tests to confirm just how small the advantage is!
One big surprise was no noticeable reduction in noise. Clearly, the old HDD was not to blame, even though it seemed likely, and for me was a motivating factor for changing to an SSD!
Only time will tell whether this is as good a deal as it seems, but one thing which did bother me was the short length of warranty (only a year). Compared to a 5-year warranty, it might prove false economy! Would I buy it again in retrospect? Probably not! I’m quite interested in the even-cheaper, 500GB, hybrid drive by Seagate, on Amazon at only 25. It loads Windows as fast as an SSD; and with a spin speed of 7200rpm, probably wouldn’t feel much slower in use. The memory capacity, however, is over double though!