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#2 in SATA SSDsRunner-Up

Crucial MX500 1TB

Name: Crucial MX500 1TB
Brand: Crucial
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Crucial

$59.00 – $74.00

Reliable SATA SSD with 560 MB/s reads, hardware AES encryption, and Micron's own TLC NAND for proven long-term durability. Includes Acronis True Image cloning software for easy drive migration.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.6

Availability

9.0

Pros

Hardware encryption support
Free cloning software included
Excellent reliability track record

Cons

Slightly slower sustained writes than 870 EVO
Older controller design

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The included Acronis cloning software requires online activation and has a limited license tied to the drive serial number.

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