Your computer may feel slow when you open programs, copy files, or start up. This happens because a traditional hard drive stores data on spinning disks, which take time to read and write. When the drive is slow, you waste minutes that could be used for work, study, or fun. The Crucial BX500, 480 GB, 2.5", 540 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s replaces the old drive with flash memory, giving you fast access to your files and a smoother experience.
Crucial BX500, 480 GB, 2.5", 540 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s with Crucial
Imagine a laptop that boots in seconds and opens games without lag. That is what this SSD does. It is a 2.5-inch solid-state drive that fits most laptops and desktops. You install it, copy your data, and the computer feels like a brand-new machine. If you are tired of waiting for Windows to load or for large files to transfer, this drive solves that problem. The name Crucial tells you the brand is trusted for reliable memory, and the BX500 model delivers speed at a low price.
Usages
Use the SSD to replace the hard drive in a laptop that you take to school or work. Install it in a desktop PC that runs multiple apps at once. Add it to a gaming console that supports 2.5-inch drives for faster load times. It also works well in external enclosures for quick file backups. Any situation where you need faster read and write speeds will benefit from this drive.
Benefits
- Boot Windows in seconds, so you start work faster.
- Load games and apps quickly, reducing waiting time.
- Transfer large files in half the time of a hard drive.
- Save power with only 3 W consumption, extending battery life.
- Enjoy quiet operation because there are no moving parts.
Key Features
- Read speed up to 540 MB/s.
- Write speed up to 500 MB/s.
- 6 Gbit/s SATA III interface.
- 3D NAND flash memory for durability.
- 256-bit AES encryption for data security.
- Built-in ECC and TRIM support for reliability.
- MTBF of 1,500,000 hours for long life.
- Endurance rating 65 GB per day for five years.
- Included Acronis True Image cloning software.
- Compact 2.5-inch, 7 mm height design.
Specifications
| Features |
| Certification |
FCC, UL, TUV, KCC, BSMI, VCCI, CE, WEE, EPEAT, Halogen Free, SATA-IO, ICES |
| Endurance rating (for 5 years) |
65 GB/day |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
1500000 h |
| SSD temperature monitoring |
Yes |
| ECC |
Yes |
| S.M.A.R.T. support |
Yes |
| TRIM support |
Yes |
| Write speed |
500 MB/s |
| Read speed |
540 MB/s |
| Data transfer rate |
6 Gbit/s |
| Security algorithms |
256-bit AES |
| Memory type |
3D NAND |
| Interface |
Serial ATA III |
| SSD form factor |
2.5" |
| SSD capacity |
480 GB |
| Power |
| Power consumption (write) |
3 W |
| Power consumption (read) |
3 W |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
7 mm |
| Depth |
63.5 mm |
| Width |
100.3 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
55 g |
| Package height |
95.3 mm |
| Package depth |
127 mm |
| Package width |
127 mm |
| Bundled software |
Acronis True Image |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Other features |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Product colour |
Black |
