Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
The Crucial BX500 is generally praised as a budget-friendly SSD that delivers a massive performance boost over mechanical drives, especially for boot times and program launches. Users appreciate its value and ease of installation, though some note it runs hot and has slower write speeds. A few negative experiences include a dead-on-arrival unit and poor manufacturer support, but overall sentiment is positive for those who understand its budget positioning.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Massive performance boost over HDD
- Easy installation
- Fast boot times
- Runs cooler than mechanical drive
Cons
- Runs hot
- Slower write speeds
- Lower write longevity
- Poor manufacturer support
- Dead on arrival risk
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its ease of installation, fast speeds, and great value for money. Many mention using it as a boot drive or for gaming, with one long-term user noting it still runs perfectly after nearly three years. A few minor concerns exist about compatibility and performance differences, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast speeds
- Great value for money
- Reliable long-term performance
- Works well for gaming
Cons
- Slightly slower than Samsung 990 Pro
- Mixed feelings for some
- No major complaints
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial BX500 | XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (25th percentile)
- Below average capacity (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong random (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 16 specs.