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Rectangular 2.5 inch internal SSD with black metal casing and SATA connectors

Crucial

Crucial BX500 CT1000BX500SSD1 1TB SATA 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-YTYQ-B7MVS MPN CT1000BX500SSD1

A 1 TB SATA 2.5-inch internal SSD using 3D NAND with sequential reads up to 540 MB/s and writes up to 500 MB/s

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 540 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Boots and loads files faster with sequential reads up to 540 MB/s
  • Writes large files quickly at up to 500 MB/s sequential speed
  • Runs 45 times more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
  • Micron 3D NAND technology backed by 40 years of memory expertise
  • Designed for long-term reliability with 1.5 million hours MTTF

1TB SATA SSD for everyday systems

The Crucial BX500 CT1000BX500SSD1 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive built with Micron 3D NAND. It connects over a SATA III interface and offers 1TB of storage capacity. The drive is designed for consumer laptops and desktops that need a straightforward upgrade from a mechanical hard disk.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

With no moving parts the BX500 runs silently and produces minimal heat within its 0°C to 70°C operating range. It is rated as 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive which helps extend battery life on portable systems. The 7.00mm height fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays without adapters.

Behaviour under sustained load

Sequential reads reach up to 540 MBps and writes up to 500 MBps across the SATA link. The drive has no DRAM cache so performance relies on the 3D NAND array and controller firmware during long transfers. A 1.5M hour MTTF rating reflects the expected endurance for typical consumer workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $163.99
Cheaper than about 54% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 540 MB/s
Lower than about 83% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $163.99 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,362 items is $165.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineBX500
Model nameCT1000BX500SSD1
Part numberCT1000BX500SSD1
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 540 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memory0 MB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size132 × 99 × 18 mm
In the box
Included items2.5 in 7 mm SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time to failure1.5M hours

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSD and what step do people often miss?

Mount the drive in a 2.5-inch bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then run the included Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software before booting; many forget the cloning step and end up with a blank drive.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D NAND SATA SSD need over time?

The drive has no user-serviceable parts and no DRAM cache to manage; plan replacement once the 1.5M-hour MTTF rating is approached or if SMART attributes report excessive wear.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 1TB SATA drive?

Sequential write speed caps at 500 MBps and the DRAM-less design means performance can drop once the SLC cache fills during large, continuous transfers.

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