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Silver 2.5 inch internal SSD with label showing Crucial MX500 1TB

Crucial

Crucial MX500 CT1000MX500SSD1 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-DC2Y-T6EE6 MPN CT1000MX500SSD1

A 2.5 inch SATA drive storing 1000 GB with sequential speeds up to 560 MB/s read and 510 MB/s write plus AES 256-bit encryption

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 510 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Up to 560 MB/s sequential read speeds accelerate boot times
  • Up to 510 MB/s sequential write speeds speed up file saves
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects stored data from unauthorised access
  • Integrated Power Loss Immunity preserves work during unexpected shutdowns
  • 360 TBW endurance rating supports long-term heavy workloads

1TB SATA internal SSD for everyday systems

The Crucial MX500 CT1000MX500SSD1 is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with a 1TB capacity. It connects through a SATA interface and uses 3D NAND memory components. The drive is designed for consumer workloads such as operating system boot, application loading and personal file storage.

Sustained write behaviour with Dynamic Write

Dynamic Write Acceleration uses an SLC buffer to absorb incoming data at high speed before folding it into the main 3D NAND array. When the buffer fills during long transfers, write throughput settles to the native NAND rate rather than the peak burst figure. Adaptive Thermal Protection throttles the controller if temperatures rise, preventing overheating during extended sessions. Integrated Power Loss Immunity preserves in-flight data if power is lost mid-write.

Practical limits of the SATA interface

The SATA link caps sequential throughput at 560 MBps read and 510 MBps write regardless of NAND speed. Random performance tops out at 95,000 IOPS read and 90,000 IOPS write within the same bottleneck. Endurance is rated at 360 TBW with a 1.8 million hour MTTF. AES 256-bit encryption operates without consuming host CPU cycles.

How it compares

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

Price $93.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 560 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $93.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineMX500
Model nameCT1000MX500SSD1
Part numberCT1000MX500SSD1
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 510 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 95,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 90,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memory0 MB
Data encryptionAES 256-bit encryption
Write endurance360 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size132 × 132 × 20 mm
In the box
Included items2.5 in 7 mm SSD SATA 6Gb/s
7 mm to 9.5 mm spacer
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions (free download)
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time to failure1.8 million hours

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Questions about this item

How much power does the MX500 1TB draw and does it run hot during all-day use?

The drive uses Adaptive Thermal Protection to manage temperature and Integrated Power Loss Immunity to safeguard data during unexpected shutdowns. It has no moving parts, so it runs silently and generates minimal heat compared to mechanical drives.

What cable and port must my motherboard already have for this 2.5 inch SATA SSD to work?

You need a free SATA III port on the motherboard and a standard SATA data cable plus a SATA power connector from your power supply. The drive uses the SATA interface exclusively.

Will this 560 MB/s SATA drive slow down if I keep my older mechanical hard drive as a second drive?

No. Each drive connects to its own SATA port, so the MX500 delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 510 MB/s write independently of any mechanical drive on another port.

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