Crucial CT250MX500SSD1 MX500 Series 250GB Solid State Drive Review
TLC SATA 6Gbps (AES-256 / TCG Opal 2.0) 2.5-inch
This Crucial CT250MX500SSD1 MX500 Series 250GB Internal Solid State Drive is equipped with a SATA Interface, Silicon Motion SM2258 controller, and Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash technology to deliver up to 560 MB/s sequential reads and 510 MB/s sequential writes. This solid-state drive fits in the system’s 2.5″ drive bay and comes with a 7 to 9.5mm spacer for compatibility with bigger bays.
Crucial added AES-256 encryption and Opal 2.0 for securing sensitive data, also featuring True Image software, which provides an easy-to-use backup solution. Crucial MX500 SSD 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.
Hardware-based encryption
Keep personal files and confidential data restricted from hackers and thieves with AES 256-bit encryption that meets all industry standards, including Microsoft® eDrive, IEEE-1667, and TCG Opal 2.0.
Integrated Power Loss Immunity
Avoid data loss during power outages. This built-in feature of our NAND protects your data swiftly and efficiently, protecting your work if your system unexpectedly shuts down.
Exclusive Data Defense
Prevent corruption in your photos, music, videos, and other files with layers of error correction and adaptive read technology.
CT250MX500SSD1 Technical Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| SSD series | MX500 |
| Part Number | CT250MX500SSD1 |
| Product Type | Solid State Drive |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Capacity | 250 GB |
| Memory Technology | Triple Level Cell (TLC) |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 90000 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
CT250MX500SSD1 Key Features:
TRIM Support
Device Sleep Support
- Active Garbage Collection
- Error Correction Code (ECC)
- Dynamic Write Acceleration
- Adaptive Thermal Protection
- Integrated Power Loss Immunity
- Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm
- Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)
- Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)
Also Read:
Memory4less Official Blog 