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Black rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with label showing Crucial BX500 500GB

Crucial

Crucial BX500 CT500BX500SSD1 500GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-YVKF-F779H

A 500GB 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD with 3D NAND, up to 540 MBps read and 500 MBps write, 80TB TBW and TRIM support

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • Faster boot and file loading with sequential read up to 540 MB/s
  • Quicker saves and installs with sequential write up to 500 MB/s
  • 80TB total bytes written for long-term endurance
  • Low 60 mW average active power extends laptop battery life
  • Includes Acronis True Image cloning software for easy migration

Upgrade for everyday computing

The Crucial BX500 is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses 3D NAND flash memory and a SATA interface to replace a mechanical hard drive. The drive includes Acronis True Image cloning software to simplify migration.

SATA III sequential speeds

The specification that determines fit is the SATA III interface with maximum sequential read of 540 MBps and maximum sequential write of 500 MBps. These figures confirm compatibility with any standard SATA 6Gb/s port and set the performance ceiling for boot, application launch and file transfer workloads.

500GB capacity with 80TB endurance

The 500GB capacity provides room for an operating system, core applications and a working set of personal files. An 80TB total bytes written rating and features such as SLC write acceleration, thermal monitoring and error correction give headroom for typical daily write workloads over the drive's service life.

Highlights

  • Faster boot and file loading with sequential read up to 540 MB/s
  • Quicker saves and installs with sequential write up to 500 MB/s
  • 80TB total bytes written for long-term endurance
  • Low 60 mW average active power extends laptop battery life
  • Includes Acronis True Image cloning software for easy migration

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesBX500
ModelCT500BX500SSD1
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfaceSATA III
Max Sequential ReadUp to 540 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 500 MBps
Features80TB Total Bytes Written (TBW)Multistep Data Integrity AlgorithmThermal MonitoringSLC Write AccelerationActive Garbage CollectionTRIM SupportSelf-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)Error Correction Code (ECC)
Power Consumption (Active)Average Active Power (mW): 60 Max Read Operating (mW): 3000 Max Write Operating (mW): 3000
Height7.00mm
Width69.85mm
Depth100.33mm
Package Content2.5-inch 7mm SSD SATA 6Gb/sAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions

Questions about this item

What does the 540 MBps sequential read figure actually deliver in a real machine?

The 540 MBps sequential read speed is the maximum the drive can sustain over the SATA link; everyday boot and application loads will hit that ceiling in large-file transfers but fall lower with small random reads.

How does the SATA interface limit real-world throughput?

The SATA III interface caps the drive at 6 Gbps, so the 540 MBps read and 500 MBps write figures are the practical ceiling — no firmware update or cable change can exceed that bandwidth.

Will the 7.00 mm height fit my laptop caddy?

Yes, the 7.00 mm z-height matches the standard 2.5-inch 7 mm form factor used by most modern laptop drive bays and desktop trays.

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