Crucial
Crucial MX500 2 TB
SATA · 560 MB/s · TLC
84
/ 100
From $119
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 11
Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
95
/ 100
From $269
Specdex verdict
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Crucial MX500 2 TB lands at 84 and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB at 95. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Crucial MX500 2 TB if…
- ✓Cheapest reliable 2 TB SATA SSD
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Good for older laptops + secondary storage
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
Crucial MX500 2 TB 84
vs 95 Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
Crucial MX500 2 TB
84 speed 70
endurance 88
software 88
value 100
reliability 92
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95 speed 100
endurance 92
software 96
value 80
reliability 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Crucial MX500 2 TB | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ▲ 500 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB |
| Interface | SATA III 6 Gb/s | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 14800 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 13400 MB/s |
| NAND | Micron 3D TLC | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC |
| Endurance | 700 TBW (2TB) | 1200 TBW (2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Crucial MX500 2 TB
Pros
- +Cheapest reliable 2 TB SATA SSD
- +5-year warranty
- +Good for older laptops + secondary storage
Cons
- −SATA bottleneck (560 MB/s ceiling)
- −TLC NAND
- −No NVMe option
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Pros
- +Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- +5-year warranty
- +Magician software polished
Cons
- −Runs hot — heatsink recommended
- −Premium pricing
- −TLC vs newer V-NAND mixed reception
FAQ: Crucial MX500 2 TB vs Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Which is better, Crucial MX500 2 TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Crucial MX500 2 TB worth the price? +
At $119, Crucial MX500 2 TB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in value.
Is Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.
Does Crucial MX500 2 TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.