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Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
About This Product
The Crucial BX300 is a 2.5-inch SATA SSD with a 480GB capacity, offering a performance upgrade over traditional hard drives. It utilizes TLC NAND with an SLC cache, providing consistent performance for general computing tasks. While not as fast as NVMe drives, it is a suitable option for users seeking an affordable storage solution for everyday use and system responsiveness.
Verdict
“Good for budget-conscious users needing a reliable SATA SSD for general computing.”
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
Sequential, random, and sustained speeds.
Sequential Read
555 MB/s
Sequential Write
510 MB/s
4K Random Read
95K IOPS
4K Random Write
90K IOPS
SLC Cache
16GB
How long the drive lasts under sustained writes.
TBW (lifetime writes)
160 TB
Drive Writes/Day
0.30 DWPD
MTBF
1.5M hours
Warranty
3 years
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DRAM Cache
Yes
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