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Rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with black heatsink and gold contacts

Crucial

Crucial T500 2TB NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD CT2000T500SSD5

SKU CH-B1RN-E6QBV MPN CT2000T500SSD5

A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 drive delivering up to 7400 MB/s reads and 7000 MB/s writes for gaming and content creation

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 2TB w/ Heatsink

  • Sequential reads up to 7400 MBps accelerate game loads
  • Sequential writes up to 7000 MBps speed content creation
  • 3D NAND TLC stores 2TB in M.2 2280 form factor
  • PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface delivers 1.18M random read IOPs
  • Included heatsink enables direct PlayStation 5 installation

Crucial T500 2TB NVMe SSD

The Crucial T500 is a 2TB internal solid-state drive built on 3D NAND TLC memory. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface. The drive targets consumers who need fast storage for gaming systems or content creation workstations.

PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface limits

This drive operates on the PCIe 4.0 NVMe standard, which caps its maximum throughput. Sequential reads reach up to 7400 MBps and writes up to 7000 MBps. Random performance reaches 1.18M read IOPs and 1.44M write IOPs. A motherboard or console limited to PCIe 3.0 will reduce these speeds.

Heatsink for PlayStation 5 compatibility

The included heatsink makes this specific model ready for direct installation in a PlayStation 5 console. It meets the physical and thermal requirements for the PS5 expansion slot. Buyers without a heatsink requirement should verify their platform clearance before choosing this version.

How it compares

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

Price $290.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,400 MB/s
Higher than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $145.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineT500
Part numberCT2000T500SSD5
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND TLC
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size137 × 95 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the included heatsink fit inside my PlayStation 5 expansion slot?

Yes, the heatsink version is designed to meet the PS5 M.2 size limits for direct installation.

Does my motherboard need PCIe 4.0 to reach the advertised 7400 MBps read speed?

The drive runs on PCIe 4.0; on a 3.0 slot it will operate at the lower speeds that slot allows.

Is any extra hardware or cable required to install this M.2 2280 drive in a desktop PC?

No, it plugs straight into an M.2 slot and is secured with the motherboard screw.

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