Name: CT480BX500SSD1 Crucial 480GB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5-Inch SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT480BX500SSD1
Price: 161.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial BX500 480GB SSD serves as a basic yet effective storage upgrade, ideal for users looking to improve their computer’s speed and reliability. It fits standard 2.5-inch bays and uses 3D-NAND technology to deliver steadier performance in everyday tasks, making it a solid choice for laptops and desktops alike.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT480BX500SSD1

Technical Information
Capacity	480GB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Cache	DRAM-less (no DRAM), pseudo-SLC (SLC) write cache
MTBF	1,500,000 hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	540 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	500 MB/s
Random Read	95,000 IOPS
Random Write	90,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	160 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	7 x 69.85 x 100.5 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Crucial BX500 480GB SSD offers a straightforward upgrade to boost system performance by replacing traditional hard drives. It's commonly used in laptops and desktops to provide faster boot times, quicker file access, and smooth multitasking. Built for everyday users seeking reliable storage without complicated setup, this drive suits students, professionals, and casual gamers alike. Its 3D-NAND flash memory improves endurance while maintaining good speeds for regular workloads. Key Features Uses 3D-NAND technology that enhances durability and performance over older SSDs Compatible with SATA 6Gb/s, ensuring broad system support and reliable connections Offers a 2.5-inch form factor that fits most laptops and desktops Provides consistent read/write speeds to help with everyday computing tasks Low power consumption contributes to longer battery life in portable devices This SSD is often found in budget-conscious setups or as an affordable boost to aging machines. It helps extend the usable life of devices by significantly cutting down loading times and improving responsiveness.

Use Cases
The Crucial BX500 480GB SSD is commonly integrated into standard laptop and desktop systems where enhanced boot times and application responsiveness are necessary. It is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals seeking reliable storage upgrades without extensive infrastructure changes. How It's Used: Upgrading legacy office desktops to improve system responsiveness in SMB environments. Deploying in remote workstations requiring dependable storage with moderate workloads. Integrating into compact desktop builds where 2.5-inch SATA bays are standard. Enhancing storage performance for content creators handling moderate-sized multimedia projects. Replacing HDDs in educational institution PCs to reduce maintenance and improve user experience. Supporting light virtualization setups requiring consistent read/write operations without high I/O demands. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering stable performance improvements in environments with standard SATA infrastructure. Its compatibility with common form factors and balanced capacity facilitates scalable upgrades aligned with evolving storage needs.

CT480BX500SSD1 Crucial 480GB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5-Inch SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases