- Will this fit my laptop?
- It is a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive, 7mm thick, so it fits most laptops and desktops with a 2.5-inch bay. Very thin or newer machines that take only M.2 drives need a different model.
- Is it faster than a hard drive?
- Yes. Boot times, app launches and general responsiveness improve noticeably over a spinning drive. It is slower than NVMe drives and slows on long writes.
- Does it need any software or drivers?
- No. It works as a standard SATA drive. You will need to clone your old drive or install an operating system on it.
- Is 240GB enough?
- For a system drive with office apps and a few photos, yes. Modern games and large video files will fill it quickly, so consider a larger model if you store a lot.
- How does it compare with the Crucial MX500?
- The MX500 has a DRAM cache and faster sustained writes, so it holds speed better on large transfers. The BX500 is the simpler, lower-cost option for everyday use.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. Cables, screws and cloning software are not included, so check whether your machine already has a SATA cable and mount.
- Where is the Crucial BX500 240GB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At itcreations.com, for $39.46, 54% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Crucial BX500 240GB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive?
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Crucial BX500 240GB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, 3Believe, Antonline, itcreations.com, Amazon.