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560 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer Rate - 256-bit Encryption Standard
MSRP$406.02
$377.78
Save 7%Special order — estimated available by September 10, 2026.
Genuine Micron Technology through authorized distribution — TAA country-of-origin verified and NDAA §889 screened before checkout.
IT'S WORTH IT.
Every time you turn on your computer, you're using your storage drive. It holds all your irreplaceable files and it loads and saves almost everything your system does. Join more and more people who are keeping their family videos, travel photos, music, and important documents on an SSD, and get the near-instant performance and lasting reliability that comes with solid state storage. Upgrade with the Crucial ® MX500 SSD, a drive built on quality, speed, and security that's all backed by helpful service and support. Even if you've never installed an SSD, don't sweat it - our step-by-step guide walks you through the process to make installation easy. It's worth it.
Fly through everything you do
Start your system in seconds, load files almost instantly, and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial MX500. Our Dynamic Write Acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed, single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds.
Store up to 2TB of data
Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations, and designs, you're ready to share at the speed of your life.
Enjoy the efficiency of next-gen Micron ® 3D NAND
Our cutting-edge components are engineered from start to finish for efficiency. As a result, the Crucial MX500 uses only a minimal amount of power and still delivers a high price-to-performance ratio - without needing a financing plan to pay for it. Experience a faster, cooler, and quieter computer in your home or business. You'll wonder how you ever put up with a hard drive.
Upgrade with a drive you can count on
With thousands of hours of pre-release validation, dozens of SSD qualification tests, and a heritage of award-winning SSDs, the Crucial MX500 has been thoroughly tried, tested, and proven. Secure your most important files on a drive with established dependability and the advanced features MX-series SSD's are known for.
Install with confidence
For many people, opening a computer and transferring data seems terrifying. That's why we've made it easy in the step-by-step Crucial SSD Install Guide. Check it out before you buy, then install your own SSD quickly with everything transferred over successfully and hassle-free.
Micron ® quality - a higher level of reliability.
As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, the Crucial MX500 is backed by the same quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the world's most advanced memory and storage technologies for more than 35 years. Split-second speeds, lasting reliability, and a decades-long legacy - upgrading with the Crucial MX500 gives you the best combination of quality, performance, and security. It's worth it.
| Drive Performance | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Read Transfer Rate | 560 MB/s |
| Maximum Write Transfer Rate | 510 MB/s |
| Random 4KB Read | 95000IOPS |
| Random 4KB Write | 90000IOPS |
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | Micron Technology, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CT500MX500SSD4 |
| Brand Name | Crucial |
| Product Model | MX500 |
| Product Name | MX500 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive |
| Product Type | Solid State Drive |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Height | 0.1" |
| Width | 0.9" |
| Depth | 3.1" |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Encryption Standard | 256-bit |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
Matched on Solid state (SSD) · SATA
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