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Crucial MX200 250 GB

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User ratings:
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
Ever wondered how SSDs perform in RAID0 or RAID1 with up to 4 drives? We do the leg work with 4 x Crucial MX200 SSDs so you don't have to!Read more
The M.2 version of the MX200, at heart identical to the 2.5-inch version we tested, is a solid choice for a midrange M.2 SSD, thanks to robust endurance and decent performance.Read more
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Pros

  • higher endurance and supposedly better performance
  • The Storage Executive is helpful software used to manage the drive
  • MX200's random-access performance was decent

Cons

  • just significantly more expensive
  • an SSD before the drive becomes unreliable
  • price had already dropped lower than its suggested retail price

Key specs

  • 2.5"
  • 500 Mbps
  • 555 Mbps
  • Serial ATA III
  • 250 GB

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Crucial MX200 250 GB - Pros & Cons

Crucial MX200 250 GB

Pros

  • higher endurance and supposedly better performance
  • The Storage Executive is helpful software used to manage the drive
  • MX200's random-access performance was decent
  • MX200 is improved in essentially every category
  • a smooth
  • yet rugged build and is also fingerprint-free
  • performance and top-shelf security and longevity

Cons

  • just significantly more expensive
  • an SSD before the drive becomes unreliable
  • price had already dropped lower than its suggested retail price
  • Limited
  • its somewhat weak 4K performance
  • relies heavily on the read performance of a drive
  • surprisingly sluggish
  • reliability years down the road is a tough thing for us
  • fast an SSD is if it is not reliable
  • Crucial has gotten in a bit of hot water over this in the past

Crucial MX200 250 GB - Technical Overview

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IconRead speed
555 Mbps
Best:
Gigabyte AORUS AIC 8 TB
Read speed: 15000 Mbps
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500 Mbps
Best:
Gigabyte AORUS AIC 8 TB
Write speed: 15000 Mbps
IconData transfer rate
6 GB/s
Best:
Kioxia CM5-V Series KCM51VUG1T60 1600 GB
Data transfer rate: 32 GB/s

Crucial MX200 250 GB - Full Specifications

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General
Capacity250 GB
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Design
Form factor2.5"
Colour of product
  • Black,Green
  • Silver
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Connectivity
InterfaceSerial ATA III
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature70 °C
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Dimensions
Height0.28 in
Width0.87 in
Depth2.36 in
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Performance
4KB Random Read100000 IOPS
4KB Random Write87000 IOPS
Data transfer rate6.0 GB/s
Endurance80 TB
Write speed500.0 Mbps
Read speed555.0 Mbps
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Features
TRIM supportyes
Hardware encryptionyes
Security algorithms256-bit AES
S.M.A.R.T. supportyes
RoHS complianceY
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Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 250GB RAID0 & RAID1 Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 29.04.2016
Crucial MX200 250GB RAID0 & RAID1 Review - Play3r

Ever wondered how SSDs perform in RAID0 or RAID1 with up to 4 drives? We do the leg work with 4 x Crucial MX200 SSDs so you don't have to!

Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 (250GB, 500GB & 1TB) SSD Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 22.05.2015
Crucial MX200 (250GB, 500GB & 1TB) SSD Review
Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 M.2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 16.04.2015
Crucial MX200 M.2 Review
3.5

The M.2 version of the MX200, at heart identical to the 2.5-inch version we tested, is a solid choice for a midrange M.2 SSD, thanks to robust endurance and decent performance.

Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 SSD Review
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StorageReview.com
Published: 11.02.2015
Crucial MX200 SSD Review

Crucial released the MX100 last summer, which we found to be a compelling choice as a

Crucial MX200 250 GB An excellent balance of features, performance and cost
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CNET
Published: 20.02.2015
An excellent balance of features, performance and cost

The Crucial MX200 solid-state drive has a lot to offer, including ultra-high endurance and enterprise features rarely seen in consumer-grade SSDs. Here's CNET's full review.

Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 250 GB Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 24.02.2015
Crucial MX200 250 GB Review
5.0

Crucial's new MX200 SSD can utilize portions of its flash capacity in super-fast SLC mode, which makes it the fastest SSD we ever tested. Once the disk gets fuller, the drive automagically switches to MLC mode, block-by-block, all in the background, so you can maximize its disk-space usage.

Crucial MX200 250 GB Crucial MX200 250GB Solid State Drive Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 25.02.2015
Crucial MX200 250GB Solid State Drive Review | eTeknix

Introduction Crucial recently launched the MX200 and BX100 series solid state drives and today I'm taking the first of those for a spin on the test bench, the Crucial MX200 250GB. 'We designed the MX200 and BX100 to meet the varied needs of the market, making it easier for anyone to move to an SSD, whether they are a seasoned computer enthusiast or an absolute beginner, all while keeping value top of mind,' said Jonathan Weech, senior worldwide product manager, Crucial. 'These drives leverage Micron’s years of heritage in storage technology to deliver advanced features and performance, resulting in an

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