TB Crucial MX500 2.5" SATA III Solid State Drive
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Sponsored Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - Up to 560MB/s - CT1000MX500SSD1
53.12 GBP
Price updated on: 22-05-2026 21:50:04
53.12 GBP
Price updated on: 22-05-2026 21:50:04 | Identifiers | |
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| Model | Crucial CT1000MX500SSD1 |
| MPN | Crucial CT1000MX500SSD1Z |
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Application A concise statement of the intended or most suitable use cases for a product, such as the type of environment (indoor or outdoor), activity (gaming, office work, media consumption) or general application category. It helps customers quickly determine whether the item fits their needs.
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Internal PC/Laptop |
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Bracket A list of characteristics that describe the mounting bracket(s) supplied with or required for a product. Typical values include "Fixed", "Tiltable", "Includes 9.5mm Adapter", "Includes Full Height & Low Profile Brackets", and other descriptive terms that indicate how the bracket can be used or what accessories are provided.
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Includes 9.5mm Adapter |
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Bundled software A list of software applications, operating systems, drivers, or utilities that are pre-installed or bundled with the product. The values may include antivirus suites, productivity tools, device management utilities, and other essential software components.
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Acronis True Image |
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Capacity The total amount of space or volume that a product can hold, expressed in an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB for digital storage or L, ml, cl for liquid capacity. This attribute helps users compare how much content a device or container can accommodate.
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1048576 MB |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Silver |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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PC |
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Connectivity Indicates the types of network or data interfaces available on a product, such as wired (e.g., Ethernet, USB) and wireless (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth). The value may list one or more interface names separated by commas.
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1 x SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) |
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Controller The specific model or designation of the hardware controller present in a device, such as a network interface card, storage controller, or other embedded controller. This value identifies the exact component used for managing data flow or peripheral communication, enabling users to compare performance, compatibility and support across products.
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Silicon Motion SM2258 with Micron Custom Firmware |
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DRAM Cache Memory The amount of DRAM memory reserved for a processor’s cache, expressed as a data size (e.g., megabytes or gigabytes). It indicates how much data the CPU can store locally to accelerate access and improve performance.
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N/A |
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Drive Connection A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a hard drive uses to connect with other components, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, USB, or other standard connections. The values are comma‑separated and represent the supported connection types for the drive.
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SATA |
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Drive Size The physical form factor or dimension of a storage drive, expressed as a size in inches (e.g., "2.5"", "3.5""), an M.2 module designation (e.g., "M.2 2280"), or a memory card type (e.g., "SD Card", "microSDXC"). This attribute helps users determine compatibility with bays, enclosures, and devices that accept specific drive sizes.
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2.5" |
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Drive type The classification of a storage device’s mechanical or solid‑state nature, such as Internal, External, Portable, Motorized, Manual, SSD, HDD, Blu‑ray Writer, etc. It indicates how the drive is mounted and operated within or outside a system.
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Internal |
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Edition A brief statement indicating the edition or version of a product, such as "Reprint", "New Edition", or a numeric edition number like "2nd edition". It identifies which specific release of the item is being referenced.
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MX500 |
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Flash Memory Type The specific type or technology of the flash memory used in a device, such as V‑NAND, TLC 3D NAND, QLC 3D NAND, XPoint, or microSD. It identifies the underlying storage architecture and can influence performance, endurance, and compatibility.
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Micron 3D TLC NAND |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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7 mm |
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Host Controller Interface List of physical or logical interfaces that a storage device can use to connect with its host system, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, NVMe, USB, or other standard connections.
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AHCI |
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In stock Indicates whether the product is a wire‑cut item (custom cut to size) or a stock item (pre‑cut to standard dimensions). This attribute helps buyers understand the manufacturing process and potential customization options.
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Y |
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Interface The physical or logical interface used by a device to connect with other components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, or similar standards. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the product and its peripherals.
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Serial ATA III |
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Maximum Endurance Rating The maximum amount of data that a storage device can write before it is expected to fail, expressed in terabytes written (TBW). This value indicates the endurance capacity of the drive and helps users estimate its lifespan under typical usage conditions.
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360 TBW |
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Maximum Random Read 4K The maximum number of 4‑kilobyte random read operations that a storage device can perform in one second, expressed as IOPS (input/output operations per second). This metric indicates the device’s ability to handle small, non‑sequential data requests and is commonly used to compare performance across SSDs, HDDs, and other storage media.
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95,000 IOPS |
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Maximum Random Write 4K The highest number of random write operations per second that a storage device can perform when using a 4‑kilobyte block size. This metric indicates the device’s ability to handle small, non‑sequential writes and is commonly used to compare SSD performance under typical workloads.
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90,000 IOPS |
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Maximum Read The highest rate at which a device can retrieve data from storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can access information for processing or transfer.
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560 MB/s |
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Maximum Write The highest rate at which a device can write data to storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can transfer information for writing operations and is useful for comparing performance across models.
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510 MB/s |
| Mean time between failures | 1800000 h |
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Operating temperature The range of temperatures in which a product can safely operate without risk of damage or performance degradation. Values are expressed in degrees Celsius (°C) and may represent a single temperature, a minimum–maximum interval, or an average operating point.
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0 - 70 °C |
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Package type The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
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Retail |
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Security algorithms A list of cryptographic and authentication methods that a device can use for secure communication or data protection. Each entry represents a distinct algorithm or protocol, such as encryption ciphers (e.g., AES, WEP), authentication mechanisms (e.g., RADIUS, WPA‑PSK), or network security protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SSL/TLS). The values are typically separated by commas and may include both technical identifiers and consumer‑friendly labels.
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256-bit AES |
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Speed The maximum speed at which a component or device operates, expressed in an appropriate unit such as revolutions per minute (RPM), hertz (Hz) for frequencies, or other velocity units. It indicates how fast the product can perform its primary function and allows users to compare performance across models.
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SSD Read upto 1200MB/s |
| SSD Capacity | 1024000 MB |
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Technology Type The underlying storage medium used by the product, such as hard disk drive (HDD), solid‑state drive (SSD), or hybrid configurations. It indicates the technology that determines performance characteristics like speed, durability and capacity.
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SSD |
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Warranty The length of time for which the manufacturer guarantees that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, typically expressed in years or months.
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5 Year Manufacturer Warranty (View More Information) |

Crucial is a brand of computer memory and storage products, owned by Micron Technology. The company offers a wide range of products, including DRAM, SRAM, and flash memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, and printers.






