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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and label

Crucial

Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 480GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-QEHZ-CP2DW MPN CT480BX500SSD1

A 480 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD using 3D NAND with sequential reads up to 540 MB/s and writes up to 500 MB/s

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • 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 480GB

  • Faster boot and file loads with up to 540 MB/s read speed
  • 480 GB capacity stores operating system, apps and media files
  • 3D NAND technology delivers 300 % speed gain over a typical hard drive
  • 45 times better energy efficiency extends laptop battery run time
  • 5 million hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliable operation

480 GB SATA SSD for everyday upgrades

The Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 is a 480 GB internal solid-state drive built on Micron 3D NAND. It uses a SATA III interface and a 2.5 inch form factor with a height of 7.00 mm. Sequential reads reach up to 540 MBps and writes up to 500 MBps. The drive has no DRAM cache and is rated for 1.5 M hours MTTF.

Check your system has a free SATA port and bay

Before ordering, confirm the motherboard or laptop provides an available SATA III connector and a 2.5 inch drive bay or caddy that accepts a 7.00 mm tall drive. The drive draws an average of 60 mW active power with peaks of 3000 mW during read or write, so the SATA power cable must supply that current. Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 70 °C.

No extra cables or software are included

The package contains only the bare drive. No SATA data cable, power adapter, mounting bracket or cloning software is bundled, so you must source those separately if the system lacks them. The lack of a DRAM cache means sustained write performance may drop after the SLC buffer fills, but the 3D NAND still delivers 300 percent faster speeds than a typical hard drive and 45 times better energy efficiency.

How it compares

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

Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 71% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 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 $120.81 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineBX500
Model nameCT480BX500SSD1
Part numberCT480BX500SSD1
Total capacity480 GB
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
Power
Active power drawAverage Active Power (mW): 60
Max Read Operating (mW): 3000
Max Write Operating (mW): 3000
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.33 mm
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size130 × 98 × 15 mm
In the box
Included itemsIncluded Accessories:
Crucial Storage Executive
Acronis True Image for Crucial
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
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

What is included with the Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 and what must be purchased separately?

The drive itself is supplied; a 2.5-inch SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from the power supply and a drive bay or mounting bracket are not included and must be sourced separately.

Which capacity of the BX500 series should I choose for a boot drive with room for applications?

The 480 GB model provides enough space for the operating system, key programs and a moderate media library while keeping the cost lower than the 1 TB variant.

What does the quoted 540 MB/s sequential read mean once the SSD is installed in a SATA III system?

It represents the peak throughput the controller can sustain on large, contiguous files; everyday boot and load times will be lower but still far above a mechanical hard drive.

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