Crucial MX500 2.5-inch SATA SSD, from the CT2000MX500SSD1 listing. Capacity label may differ. Image: Crucial / LDLC ↗
Crucial · SSDs
Crucial MX500 2 TB
SATA · 560 MB/s · TLC
US launch / reference price: $119 · Released 2018-01-23
Editorial overview
The ubiquitous SATA SSD — 560 MB/s sequential, Micron 3D TLC, 700 TBW endurance, 5-year warranty. What you put in every old laptop / NAS / cache slot. Released January 23, 2018.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Cheapest reliable 2 TB SATA SSD
- 5-year warranty
- Good for older laptops + secondary storage
Tradeoffs to check
- SATA bottleneck (560 MB/s ceiling)
- TLC NAND
- No NVMe option
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Battery & charging
- Capacity
- 500 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Storage
- Sequential read
- 560 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 510 MB/s
- NAND
- Micron 3D TLC
- Endurance
- 700 TBW (2TB)
Software & support
- Warranty
- 5 years
Other
- Interface
- SATA III 6 Gb/s
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $119. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Third-party reference: www.techpowerup.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
