Ever wonder why your phone responds faster than your computer? It's because your phone runs on flash memory. Add flash memory to your laptop or desktop computer with the Crucial BX500 480GB 2.5" SSD, the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. This SSD offers sequential read speeds of up to 540MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 500MB/s, about 300% faster than a typical HDD.

Improve Performance
Boot up faster, load files quicker and improve overall system responsiveness for all your computing needs.

Tools for Easy Installation
This SSD comes with simple instructions, cloning software, and how-to videos to make installation easy and straightforward. Millions of people have upgraded with a Crucial SSD without a hitch.

Award-Winning Support
Crucial's expert support team has your questions covered with multiple methods of contact and an expansive community forum.

3-year Limited Warranty
Crucial backs thousands of validation hours, dozens of qualification tests, and a heritage of award-winning SSDs with a 3-year limited warranty.

Features:

• Boot up faster, load files quicker and improve overall system responsiveness
• 300% faster than a typical hard drive
• 540MB/s Sequential Read Speed
• 500MB/s Sequential Write Speed
• Improves battery life because it’s 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
• Micron^® 3D NAND – advancing the world’s memory and storage technology for 40 years
• Acronis® True Image™ for Crucial cloning software
• Advanced Features:
  • Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm
  • Thermal Monitoring
  • SLC Write Acceleration
  • Active Garbage Collection
  • TRIM Support
  • Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)
  • Error Correction Code (ECC)

Specifications:

• Endurance: 120TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 65GB per day for 5 years
• Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal SSD
• Total Capacity: 480GB
• Speeds: 540 MB/s Read, 500 MB/s Write
• Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Unit Height: 7 mm
• Form Factor SSD: 2.5" (7mm)
• Life Expectancy (MTTF): 1.5 million hours
• Compliance: FCC, UL, TUV, KCC, BSMI, VCCI, CE, WEEE, ROHS, EPEAT, Halogen Free, SATA-IO, ICES
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

What's In The Box:

• Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5" SSD x1
• Acronis True Image for Crucial x1