MX500 500GB 2.5" SATA SSD - 3D TLC 560/510 MB/s 90/95K IOPS Acronis True Image Cloning Software 5yr wty 7mm w/9.5mm Spacer

Crucial have become my top choice for memory and storage solutions, and for good reason. First off, the performance of this SSD is nothing short of exceptional. With read speeds of up to 560MB/s, this SSD has breathed new life into both my PC and laptop. But what's truly remarkable is how it transformed my older, slower laptop into a lightning-fast machine. Replacing the hard drive with the MX500 was like giving it a turbo boost – it now boots up in seconds and runs applications with lightning speed. As a loyal fan of Crucial, I've come to trust their products for their quality and reliability. Both of my PCs and my laptop are now running on Crucial SSDs, and I've been consistently impressed with their performance and durability. The MX500 continues this trend, offering the perfect blend of speed, capacity, and reliability. But perhaps the most compelling aspect of the MX500 is its value proposition. For anyone with an older, slower laptop, upgrading to an SSD can make a world of difference. Not only does it significantly improve performance, but it also extends the lifespan of your device, saving you the hassle and expense of buying a new one. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the Crucial MX500 1TB SSD. It's a game-changer for anyone looking to breathe new life into their PC or laptop. Whether you're a gamer, a student, or a professional, upgrading to the MX500 is one of the best investments you can make for your device. Highly recommended!

First off, I do recommend that anyone thinking about updating their laptop with an SSD - and particularly if they have a Dell Latitude E6230 – should definitely give it a go. I have upgraded from a 320 Gb mechanical drive to a 500 Gb SSD. The instructions that came with the drive were comprehensive and the free Acronis True Image software (which you down load) worked without a hitch. It needed one screwdriver (to remove three screws) and an SATA-to-USB cable. You can also use the “Inateck USB-to Dual SATA HDD with offline clone” (facility). The SATA-to-USB cable is probably the simplest solution. The SSD came with an additional tray to host the 2.5 inch SSD but I found I did not need it. The first step is to clone the existing hard drive in your laptop. The SSD is connected to your laptop via the SATA-to-USB cable. Having downloaded and installed the Acronis software and run up the software you take the option to CLONE the incumbent drive. This is really a matter to selecting the which drive you are cloning and which drive is the target drive. It’s mostly a question of taking the “automatic” options when prompted. It then gets cloning. Now this does taken some time – in my case over 90 minutes. Step 2 is to pop out the old drive and replace it with the SSD clone. You need to power down the laptop, remove the battery, discharge any electrical charge remaining in the laptop (by pressing the power button from 5 seconds) and then proceed to open the laptop up. In a few minutes I was pulling out the existing drive and replacing it with the SSD. The 320 Gb drive extracted with ease and the new SSD snapped into place just as smoothly. Step 3 is to reassembly your laptop and download some additional software. Having closed the laptop I reconnected the battery and the power and started it up. The “setting up” by Windows 10 took a few minutes the first time but the drive was already recognised and performing well. I then downloaded the “crucial storage” software (as recommended by Crucial) and installed it to make some final adjustments to enhance the performance of the drive. And I was done. The SSD has given me enhanced capacity and made a noticeable improvement in the performance of the laptop. Windows is up-n-running much more quickly as are the main applications. I should also note that since I had the laptop open to upgrade to an SSD I also upgraded the memory from 8 Gb to 16 Gb. The combination has breathed new life into an oldish laptop.

Needed desperately to update or renew an ageing Toshiba C850 laptop that was to put it politely, slow to do anything, lagging, slow to react, webpages freezing, and boot time was turn on, make a cuppa, return to laptop..... I have a main desktop PC, but the laptop is handy to have around for browsing etc whilst watching the goggle box... the C850 was still with its factory hardware and a few months back did a fresh install of Win 8.1 which was a rollback from win10 (yes I did get the free win10 update but it was almost unusable). ... bearing in mind, this lappy is equipped with a 1.8mhz Celeron processor, 4Gb DDR3 Ram, and a Sata 2 5400 spin 500 GB HDD so it's never going to break any speed records. I decided to do a firmware upgrade, knowing the speeds gained from fitting SSDs as have done my own and a couple of other PCs to great advantage, usually buying Samsung drives but not wanting to go overboard on the price for this machine I went with the Crucial MX, and an 8GB stick of Crucial RAM just to finish things off. first things first,before purchasing I searched online for a video for my model lappy on how to get things apart (I have built several PCs, but apart from keyboard changes never played with laptops)... looked easy enough to install (it really was too) ....... So, I installed the Acronis clone software from Crucial, and connected the new drive via USB3 using the Ugreen USB - SATA cable (available on Amazon, can also do 3.5 drives too as has a power cable if required, but not needed for SSD)... note: the Crucial version of the software will not work unless you have a Crucial drive connected... it found the new drive, took a few minutes to set it up and successfully cloned my existing drive in about 30 minutes... Then following the afore mentioned instructions, I installed both the new RAM and drive to the machine, literally under 10 minutes later, battery back in and rebooting the machine.... boot time was greatly improved, as said before, not blisteringly fast due to other restrictions, but several minutes quicker than before, under 30 seconds for fully loaded.... no need for a new laptop, this old gal is perfectly usable for what I require now and programmes etc install a lot faster and have had none of my previous, freezing / lagging issues...... the only issue I had was that for some reason the sound device driver needed reinstalling, was on the drive but for some reason didn't work...a 1 min job I picked Crucial, because I have used their RAM in many applications before, with no issues, their Micron branded chips are used by other manufacturers (inc the WD blue 3D nand SSD) and they are priced quite reasonably.... possibly being one of the "best of the rest" after Samsung in the SSD market, obviously using the SATA 3 format, speed is restricted by the actual format itself, but some improvements can be made further by installing Crucials own SSD software, this has a function whereas the cache is used to speed things up even further, and allows you to monitor the health etc of the drive... One question remains though, and this one is for Toshiba, with the laptop having a SATA2 drive factory fitted, I was expecting speeds around the 250-280MB/s mark, as S2 tops out at 300 MB/s, so imagine my joy when testing immediately after install a test mark of 551MB/s read and 518 write... the motherboard is actually a SATA 3... so happy days.. here are the Seq Q32T1 speeds taken from crystaldiskmark, for the old HDD, the SSD and then the SSD using crucials Momentum Cache software HDD read 105.4 MB/s - write 99.12 MB/s SSD read 551.2 - write 518.4 MC read 1504.1 - write 1609.7 as you can see, speeds are greatly improved and the momentum cache software is pure witchcraft.... bottom line, with a little bit of knowledge, research and confidence you can breath new life into an ageing machine (Laptop or desktop) with great success for a lot less than a new machine, better still you can then just use your existing HDD as an external backup for photos / documents etc using the same cable you used to clone the original (wipe it first) The cable I used is Amazon item number 20627, this is ideal for using 3.5 HDDs as well as 2.5 and SSDs due to the power cable, they also sell a non powered version for around a tenner less which would be fine if only ever going to be used with SSDs

Why I Bought It I needed a large, reliable SSD to replace my old hard drive in a laptop/desktop that only supports SATA, not NVMe. The Crucial MX500 2TB promised good capacity, strong speed, and high endurance without breaking the bank, so I hoped it would dramatically improve boot times, loading, and general system responsiveness. Setup / First Impressions Installation was straightforward: the 2.5-inch form factor with its 7mm height fits easily into most drive bays, and Crucial includes a spacer for thicker slots. The drive was recognised immediately, and I transferred Windows and my apps over using Crucial’s cloning tools without too many hiccups. The external finish is solid, feels well built, and there’s very little vibration or noise since there are no moving parts of course. Performance / Quality Real-world performance has lived up to expectations. Sequential read speeds hit around 560 MB/s, and writes around 510 MB/s, which are very good for a SATA SSD. Boot times, game load times, and file transfers are noticeably quicker than with my old HDD. Random I/O is strong too — Crucial promises (and many tests confirm) ~95,000 IOPS read and ~90,000 IOPS write in 4K random workloads. The drive also has features you don’t always get in cheaper SSDs: power-loss immunity, hardware-based AES-256 encryption, and dynamic write acceleration help maintain performance under load. Pros ✔️ Very good read/write speeds for SATA — significantly faster than HDDs and many older SSDs. ✔️ Large 2TB capacity gives lots of room for games, media, work files. ✔️ Great endurance (700 TBW for 2TB model) and 5-year warranty. ✔️ Helpful added features: encryption, power-failure protection, reliable cloning tools. ✔️ Quiet, cool operation, no moving parts, so reliable and low maintenance. Cons ❌ SATA interface limits max throughput; won’t match modern NVMe SSDs for top-end performance. ❌ For very heavy writes or long sustained workloads, performance can dip once cache is used up. ❌ Larger physical size (2.5-inch) doesn’t help in devices that only accept M.2 drives. ❌ Price per GB is higher than basic SATA or budget NVMe options (if NVMe is available in your system). Final Verdict If your system is limited to SATA and you want a high-capacity, fast, reliable SSD, the Crucial MX500 2TB delivers excellent all-round performance and is one of the best options in its class. You’ll get snappy boot-times, fast loads, and good endurance. If you have NVMe slots and want ultra-high speed, you’ll get more by going NVMe — but for a SATA drive, this is very tough to beat.

I purchased the 1TB version, during black friday, to replace a 500GB version of this SSD that I had in my XPS 15 (7590) laptop. For those who also have this laptop: you can add another SSD (SATA) in addition to the nvme SSD installed in your XPS 15, if you have the model with the smaller battery. You will need a SATA connector cable (and some rubber rails or something similar) to do this however, as Dell does not provide you with one, despite including a 2.5 inch drive cage. I use this drive for games and storing images, photos, videos etc after I am done with editing them. It works well for this purpose however there are a few things to note about this SSD: - The Crucial MX500 is a TLC SSD, which basically means that its writing speeds will not significantly diminish after your drive is x% full like the Samsung 870 QVO SSD (which is a QLC drive) for example. - It is slightly more power hungry compared to other 2.5 inch SATA SSDs. If you find that your laptop's battery is draining somewhat faster after installing this SSD, this is why. However, since its writing/read speeds don't decline over time like with other SSDs in this tier, I think it is still worth it. One more thing to note about the MX500, specifically ones sold on Amazon (from my own personal experience): I already had a 500GB version that I also bought on Amazon over a year ago which has been working fine. However, ever since I installed this 1TB model about 2 weeks ago, I have been experiencing odd issues with my laptop. My laptop started playing up as if it was infected with malware (randomly started opening up Adobe Premiere Pro, task manager etc). I am usually very careful when browsing online and have enough knowledge to avoid infecting my PCs with malware etc. Nevertheless, I did several scans with Malwarebytes as well as an Antivirus program just in case. Everything came back clean. So I looked around in my reg and log files to try to see what was the issue. In the end, I ended up taking this 1TB drive out and putting my old 500GB one in. Rebooted and it seemed fine. A day later, I swapped it to the 1TB again, and my laptop acted oddly again for a few seconds. It seems to have settled now and I'm not experiencing anymore problems. I am still not a 100% sure whether it was this 1TB drive that was causing the problem but it looks like it might have been. I did not experience this kind of problem with MX500 SSDs bought from other places though and I have seen a few reviews here on Amazon claiming a similar thing happened to them so it might be the batch in Amazon's stock that is having these issues. So if you do buy the 1TB version off of here, be sure to back up any important files just in case.

The Crucial MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD is a top-of-the-line storage device that delivers exceptional performance and reliability. With its impressive read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 510MB/s, respectively, this SSD is a great choice for those who need to store and access large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. One of the standout features of the MX500 is its 3D NAND technology, which provides an increased level of endurance and reliability compared to traditional storage devices. This makes it ideal for use in high-performance computing applications, such as gaming, graphic design, and video editing. The MX500 also features advanced encryption technology, which ensures that your data is secure at all times. This is particularly important for those who work with sensitive or confidential information and need to ensure that it is protected from unauthorized access. Installation of the MX500 is quick and easy, thanks to its 2.5-inch form factor and SATA interface. It is also compatible with a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, and gaming consoles. Overall, the Crucial MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD is an outstanding storage device that delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security. Whether you are a professional user or a home user, this SSD is a great investment that will provide you with fast and reliable storage for years to come.

The Crucial MX500 SSD is a great choice if you want to boost your computer's speed and reliability without breaking the bank. It's a reliable storage option that offers good performance and is easy to install, although it's missing one small thing that would have made the process even easier: screws. The SSD is fast and responsive, which means your computer will start up quickly, applications will load fast, and file transfers will be speedy. It helps to reduce any annoying delays and improves overall productivity. Whether you're working or gaming, the MX500 keeps up with your demands. When it comes to keeping your data safe, the MX500 doesn't disappoint. It's built to be durable and comes with error correction technology, ensuring your files stay intact and your computer stays stable. You can trust this drive to work reliably for a long time, saving you from worrying about constant replacements, along with a generous warranty period of 5 years, if anything happens you know you will get the help you need. One of the best things about the Crucial MX500 is its affordability. It offers a great balance between performance and price, making it an excellent option for those on a budget. You don't have to compromise on quality or reliability with this SSD, making it a smart investment for any user. Installing the MX500 is a breeze. It's designed to be user-friendly, and the included instructions make the process simple and straightforward. You'll also find cloning software included, which helps you transfer your data from your old hard drive to the new SSD. However, one small downside is that the package doesn't include screws, which are necessary for installation. It would have been more convenient if they were included. So there we have it, If you're looking for an affordable way to add more storage to your pc without sacrificing speed and reliability, the Crucial MX500 SSD is a solid choice. It offers reliable speed, durability, and ease of installation. While the absence of screws is a small inconvenience, it doesn't take away from the overall positive experience.

My iMac was getting slower and occasionally, failing to boot - classic signs of spinning disk failure, but of course no errors showing up so I pressed on until it just gave up and booted into recovery mode! Part of the putting it off was the fear of opening the machine - in fact, if you're reasonably skilled at DIY and can follow instructions, it's not hard at all and the machine is well laid out. I opted to install an Apple SSD in the empty fusion drive slot as well as the Crucial SSD, but they're almost a match in performance (and both significantly faster than my old spinning disk). To adapt the Mac's 3.5" drive to the 2.5" format of this SSD I got an Orico 2.5-3.5" drive adaptor , a low-cost and solid plastic carrier that fits the iMac particularly nicely. Once setup and reinstalled the iMac's performance is exceptional - it feels like a machine half its age (it's only an i5, too), loading Cubase and sample libraries in a faction of the time it did even when the spinning disk was allegedly healthy (shame the CPU load hasn't dropped!). One significant difference is that background tasks no longer cause audio dropouts/crackles, always a problem before - the machine can be running multiple tracks in Cubase, receive emails, start disk indexing or even go and browse something in Safari and the audio just keeps on, which transforms the experience of using modern plugins and DAW software on an eight year old computer. I'll leave the fussy stats to other people; all you need to know here is: It's much faster. It works in an iMac without needing fan adaptors (a feature Apple introduced in later firmware for this model). It's good value and the MX is, I believe, better tech than the BX drive. If you are opening your iMac,, you need one of the kits (Amazon has plenty) and should read the guide on iFixit. Took me about 1 hour, 40 minutes including removing the logic board to fit the blade SSD, but excluding final setup and stickdown (you should masking-tape the screen on to make sure everything works before fitting new sticky strips). I've trusted Crucial for a long time for memory, and the price/performance/usefulness of the upgrade here has me delighted.

I just installed the 1 TB version of this SSD on my Macbook Pro 15" Mid 2012 (not Retina) running Mojave and it installed easily and quickly. And, wow! What difference in performance! My MBP flies now. As someone else mentioned, I'd upgraded my RAM to 16 GB without much of a visible difference in performance. I'd installed a 500GB WD Sata drive running 7200rpm, but that didn't help that much either. This Crucial SSD does! It now boots up in seconds, and all of the software loads and runs so much more quickly and efficiently, as do folders opening and everything else on the computer. Wish I'd done this earlier. It really is night and day, performance wise. This Mac actually boots up and runs faster than my friend's Macbook Pro 15" 2012 Retina with a faster architecture and Apple's built-in SSD. This really is a required upgrade for any Mac computer or laptop 2012 and earlier to give it new life. I initially installed the SSD into a Sata 2.5" external drive case (it fit perfectly) then connected it my computer, erasing it using Disk Utility as an APFS drive (APFS drive formatting is required for any Mac OS Mojave and newer). I already had a USB installer for Mojave, so I rebooted from that instead of using Recovery -- which will work just as well -- I'm just a purist when I can when it comes to tech, lol. I installed OS 10.14 (operating system) onto the Crucial SSD, then rebooted into the external SSD drive when everything was done (hold down the Option key when restarting and choose your startup drive). I ran all of the udates that way, then powered down and switched the drives out (SSD to internal, Sata drive to the external case so I could migrate my data onto the new SSD and be done). I wanted to make sure everything would run properly before installing the SSD internally -- though it's easy enough to install -- completely plug n play. Also in order to find the firmware version of the SSD, it has to be installed internally -- if I had to run a firmware update, I wanted to do it before transferring all of my data over -- just in case. Booted up again with the SSD internally, then opened Migration Assistant (in the Utilities Folder) and let it transfer my profile and data over. Then rebooted one last time and watched the magic happen, lol. Note: The first boot will be longer as the Finder figures out where everything is, but after that... literally seconds to a login screen. Someone was worrying about the firmware version, which can affect installation of either an Mac or a Windows OS, and the firmware of this one was sent with what looks to be the latest version (Revision: M3CR045), later than what was available on Crucial's website for this drive. I was concerned when I found out about the lifespan of these SSDs (usually around five years), but then I figured that $20/year for what I've paid for this drive is more than worth it. I'll just make a note five years from now to make more constant backups, lol. So, go forth with confidence, and make your older computers the bang of the ball.

Lo instalé en una imac 27” retina 5k 2019 Jala increíble! Parece una nueva imac y con 64 RAM de la misma marca da una compatibilidad inigualable y excelente velocidad! 100% recomendable. Actualización 8 meses de uso: Muy contento con el SSD funciona a la perfección, gran capacidad y excelente velocidad, no dudes en comprarlo si es para mac no encontrarás mejor SSD ya que es la marca que apple usa en sus productos originales.

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I had an old Dell laptop XPs15Z, which had HDD with bad sectors over the years. The laptop was deadslow and programs will never load. My nephew suggested to change to SSD and upgrade RAM to 16GB, which I purchased and this Crucial SDD gave me 100% relief from my trouble. Now improved from 8GB to 16GB with my new Crucial SSD, my laptop is superfast now. I am really satisfied and will recommend this to every one who do not want to buy a new laptop spending heavy

De Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA SSD heeft mijn computer een enorme boost gegeven, en het is zonder twijfel een van de beste upgrades die ik heb gedaan. Vanaf het moment dat ik hem installeerde, merkte ik direct een flinke verbetering in snelheid en algehele prestaties. De lees- en schrijfsnelheden van deze SSD zijn indrukwekkend. Dankzij de SATA III-interface en 3D NAND-technologie start mijn besturingssysteem nu binnen enkele seconden op, en ook zware applicaties en bestanden laden veel sneller dan op mijn oude harde schijf. Het verschil is vooral merkbaar bij het multitasken en bij het openen van grotere bestanden zoals video's en grafische projecten. Voor dagelijks gebruik, zoals surfen op het internet, tekstverwerking of het afspelen van media, is de snelheid van de MX500 perfect en voelt alles soepel en responsief aan. Wat de betrouwbaarheid betreft, stelt de MX500 zeker niet teleur. Crucial staat bekend om zijn hoogwaardige producten, en met de ingebouwde integriteitscontroles en databeschermingsfuncties biedt deze SSD gemoedsrust. De AES 256-bit hardware-encryptie is een geweldige toevoeging voor extra veiligheid, vooral voor wie belangrijke of gevoelige gegevens op de schijf bewaart. De installatie was ook bijzonder eenvoudig. De MX500 is een 2,5-inch schijf, dus het past in de meeste laptops en desktops zonder problemen. Met de handige kloningssoftware van Crucial kon ik eenvoudig mijn oude harde schijf overzetten naar de SSD, waardoor ik direct kon doorgaan met werken zonder een volledige herinstallatie van mijn besturingssysteem. Dit maakt het een uitstekende keuze voor zowel beginners als ervaren gebruikers die hun systeem willen upgraden. Met 500GB opslagruimte biedt de MX500 voldoende capaciteit voor een gemiddelde gebruiker. Het is een geweldige keuze voor wie zijn besturingssysteem en belangrijkste programma's wil opslaan, samen met veel ruimte voor persoonlijke bestanden zoals foto's, video's en documenten. Pluspunten: Razendsnelle lees- en schrijfsnelheden Betrouwbare 3D NAND-technologie met AES 256-bit encryptie Eenvoudige installatie en kloningssoftware Goede prijs-kwaliteitverhouding voor 500GB opslagcapaciteit Stabiele prestaties, zelfs bij intensief gebruik Kortom, de Crucial MX500 is een perfecte keuze voor iedereen die zijn laptop of desktop een flinke prestatieboost wil geven. Met zijn uitstekende snelheid, betrouwbaarheid en gebruiksgemak is dit een SSD die echt waar voor zijn geld biedt. Een aanrader voor wie serieus aan de slag wil met het upgraden van zijn systeem!