CRUCIAL BX500 480GB 2.5 SATA SATA 3 Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Crucial BX500 480GB is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive built on Micron 3D NAND technology and designed to deliver a meaningful performance uplift over traditional spinning hard drives. Connecting via a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface, it fits neatly into any standard 2.5-inch bay that accommodates a 7 mm drive height, making it compatible with a wide range of laptops and desktop systems. In everyday use, the BX500 reduces boot times and accelerates file loading across productivity applications, games, and storage-demanding workloads. Whether you are refreshing an ageing laptop or building a budget-friendly desktop, the drive delivers responsive multitasking without the mechanical latency associated with spinning storage. The drive supports both SMART monitoring and TRIM, allowing the operating system to manage storage health and maintain consistent write performance over time. For users migrating from an existing drive, Crucial offers clone software that provides a guided process for transferring data from an old hard drive or SSD to the BX500. Verified Specifications: – Capacity: 480 GB – Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) – Sequential Read Speed: up to 540 MB/s – Sequential Write Speed: up to 500 MB/s – Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 7 mm height – NAND Technology: Micron 3D NAND – SMART Support: Yes – TRIM Support: Yes – MTBF: 1.5 million hours – Active Power Draw: 60 mW – Operating Temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) – Dimensions: 9.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm (3.8 x 5.0 x 0.5 in) – Weight: 53.9 g (1.9 oz) – Certifications: BSMI, CE, FCC, KCC, RoHS, TUV, UL, VCCI, WEEE – Warranty: Limited 3-year warranty from original date of purchase or before the drive’s maximum TBW is reached, whichever comes first The BX500’s low 60 mW active power draw also helps extend battery life in laptop configurations compared with power-hungry mechanical alternatives. Backed by a 1.5-million-hour MTBF rating and a limited 3-year warranty, the drive is a dependable choice for users seeking reliable everyday storage at an accessible price point