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Crucial M550 vs Crucial MX500 1 TB

    Crucial M550 Ssd
    Crucial M550
      0.87 in
      0.28 in
      Crucial MX500 1 TB Ssd
      Crucial MX500 1 TB
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      6 editorial reviews
      Micron/Crucial’s 20nm 128Gb MLC NAND was released in 2013 and hit the market in a consumableRead more
      Crucial's new M550 SSD is based on an updated version of the Marvell controller, which means it no longer uses overprovisioning: you get to use the whole capacity. In our real-life testing we also see a slight performance improvement, which is great, especially considering the M550's competitive pricing.Read more
      When someone asks me which SSD to buy, I typically recommend getting the highest capacity they can afford from a reputable brand. Some budget drives should be avoided, especially at...Read more
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Design

      Crucial M550Crucial M550
      Crucial MX500 1 TBCrucial MX500 1 TB
      Form factormSATA2.5"
      Colour of product
      • Blue,Grey
      • Green
      		Blue,Silver

      Performance

      Crucial M550Crucial M550
      Crucial MX500 1 TBCrucial MX500 1 TB
      Read speed550.0 Mbps560.0 Mbps

      Connectivity

      Crucial M550Crucial M550
      Crucial MX500 1 TBCrucial MX500 1 TB
      InterfaceSerial ATASerial ATA III

      Pros & Cons

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