CRUCIAL MX500 1TB 3D NAND 2.5 SATA SATA 3 Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Crucial MX500 1TB is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive designed for desktop and laptop users who want a meaningful performance upgrade over a traditional hard drive. Built on Micron 3D NAND flash technology, the drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 530 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 510 MB/s across all file types. Random read performance reaches up to 92,000 IOPS while random write performance reaches up to 83,000 IOPS, making everyday tasks such as booting the operating system, launching applications, and transferring large files noticeably quicker. The MX500 uses a Marvell 88SS1074 controller paired with Crucial custom firmware, a combination that helps maintain consistent throughput throughout the drive’s working life. Dynamic Write Acceleration technology reserves a pool of high-speed single-level cell flash to handle sudden bursts of write activity, reducing latency during demanding workloads. Data integrity is addressed on several fronts. AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption protects stored data without imposing a software performance penalty. Exclusive Data Defense technology actively guards against data corruption, while Power Loss Protection is designed to complete pending write commands in the event of an unexpected power interruption. Adaptive Thermal Protection monitors drive temperatures and adjusts component activity to help prevent heat-related issues. The drive ships with a licence for Acronis True Image HD, allowing straightforward migration of an existing operating system and data from an older drive. It is also compatible with Crucial Storage Executive, a free downloadable tool for monitoring drive health, updating firmware, and enabling the Momentum Cache feature for improved burst performance. Verified Specifications: – Model: CT1000MX500SSD1 – Series: MX500 – Capacity: 1 TB – Form Factor: 2.5-inch – Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) – Memory: Micron 3D NAND – Controller: Marvell 88SS1074 with Crucial Custom Firmware – Sequential Read: up to 530 MB/s – Sequential Write: up to 510 MB/s – 4K Random Read: up to 92,000 IOPS – 4K Random Write: up to 83,000 IOPS – MTTF: 1.5 million hours – Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 70 °C – Dimensions: 100.00 mm (D) × 69.85 mm (W) × 7.00 mm (H) – Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware-based – Bundled Software: Acronis True Image HD