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Crucial
Crucial M550
1TBSATA SSD2.5"
Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeSATA SSD
Capacity1 TB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA 6.0 Gb/s
NVMeNo
Available Prices
| Merchant | Price | $/GB | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $199.99 | $0.200 | In Stock | $199.99 | Buy |
About This Product
The Crucial M550 is a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD offering 1TB of storage. It provides sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 500 MB/s, typical for its generation of SATA SSDs. This drive is suitable for users seeking a significant upgrade from a traditional hard drive for general computing tasks and gaming, offering faster boot times and application loading. While not as fast as NVMe drives, it provides excellent performance for systems limited to SATA interfaces.
