Name: CT500P3SSD8 Crucial 500GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT500P3SSD8
Price: 154.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial P3 Series 500GB SSD is a solid state drive designed to provide fast and reliable storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. It fits well in laptops and desktops needing quick access to data while occupying minimal space. The PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 interface ensures good speed for loading software and transferring files, making it a practical upgrade for a variety of users.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT500P3SSD8

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
NAND Flash	Micron 3D TLC
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
Cache	DRAM-less (Host Memory Buffer, SLC cache)
MTBF	1.5 million hours (1,500,000 hours)
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	3500 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	3000 MB/s
Random Read	350,000 IOPS
Random Write	300,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	300 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.5 x 22 x 80 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Crucial P3 Series 500GB SSD provides solid state storage that significantly speeds up boot times, application launches, and file transfers. Often found in laptops and compact desktops, it uses the M.2 2280 format which fits easily into many systems without requiring extra cables. Built for users looking to improve the responsiveness of their devices, this SSD supports PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 to deliver efficient data throughput and reliable performance. Gamers, content creators, and everyday users can all benefit from the balance of capacity and speed it offers. Key Features High-speed PCIe 3.0 x4 connection ensures quick data transfers Compact M.2 2280 size fits a wide range of desktops and laptops 500GB capacity suitable for OS, games, and applications Improves system boot times and application responsiveness Designed for easy installation and compatibility This drive is typically installed in personal computers where fast storage is crucial but space inside the chassis is limited. It’s a practical choice for upgrading older systems or building new ones that require solid-state performance without added bulk. In everyday use, the Crucial P3 helps reduce wait times and makes multitasking smoother, enhancing overall productivity and user experience.

Use Cases
The Crucial P3 Series 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD is well-suited for environments requiring compact and efficient storage solutions with reliable performance. It benefits IT professionals and system builders upgrading laptops or desktops in settings where fast data access is critical but physical space is limited. How It's Used: Enhancing performance of workstations in small to medium-sized business offices requiring quick application load times. Upgrading storage in engineering or design laptops where large files demand high-speed data transfers. Deploying in edge computing devices that need low-latency storage without bulk. Supporting remote office setups with compact form factor systems that handle virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) workloads. Integrating into development machines for software engineers requiring rapid compile and test cycles. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput in constrained form factors, enabling scalable upgrades in both mobile and desktop environments. Its balance of speed and size allows IT teams to optimize system responsiveness while maintaining flexibility for diverse deployment scenarios.

CT500P3SSD8 Crucial 500GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases