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Crucial

Crucial CT500P2SSD8 P2 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-F0WA-FAKZG MPN CT500P2SSD8

M.2 2280 drive stores 500 GB with 3D NAND and sequential speeds up to 2300 MBps read and 940 MBps write

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 940 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • Fast boot and load times with sequential reads up to 2300 MBps
  • Sustained write performance reaching 940 MBps for large file transfers
  • 150TB total bytes written endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • 5 million hours MTTF indicating durable 3D NAND construction
  • Dynamic Write Acceleration and RAIN protect data integrity during heavy workloads

Crucial P2 500GB NVMe SSD for everyday computing

The Crucial P2 500GB is an M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive that uses 3D NAND and a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 2300 MBps and writes up to 940 MBps. The drive is rated for 150 TBW and a 1.5 million-hour MTTF, making it suited for general desktop or laptop upgrades.

Suits mainstream builds.

This SSD fits users who want faster boot and application load times without paying for high-end endurance. Dynamic Write Acceleration and RAIN help maintain performance during typical workloads. Workloads that exceed 150 TBW or demand consistent peak throughput should consider drives with higher endurance ratings and larger caches.

Software adds monitoring.

The bundled SSD management tool provides SMART health monitoring, ECC error handling and APST power-state control. It also enables firmware updates that keep the controller current with NVMe standards. These features help preserve data integrity and extend usable life without requiring separate utilities.

How it compares

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

Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,300 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $77.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineP2
Model nameCT500P2SSD8
Part numberCT500P2SSD8
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 940 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memory0 MB
Write endurance150 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.4 mm
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size137 × 99 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time to failure1.5 million hours

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Questions about this item

What motherboard slot and key type does the M.2 2280 form factor require?

The drive fits an M.2 2280 slot with an M key that provides PCI-Express 3.0 x4 lanes for NVMe operation.

Will the PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe interface run on a motherboard limited to PCIe 2.0?

The SSD is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 2.0 speeds, delivering lower sequential read and write performance than the rated 2300 MBps and 940 MBps.

How can I verify the 150 TBW endurance and 1.5 million hour MTTF are being tracked correctly after installation?

Use the included Crucial management software or any SMART utility to monitor the percentage used and power-on hours reported by the drive firmware.

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