9.6Editor's choice
Samsung · Storage
Samsung 990 Pro
The 990 Pro is the drive we put in our own machines.
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8.9Our scoreCrucial T500
The T500 is the drive that made us stop recommending mid-range drives from other brands.
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4
8.9Our score
Our verdict
The T500 is the drive that made us stop recommending mid-range drives from other brands.
Ranked #3 in Storage · 4 things we like · 2 to know before buying
Read the full guideThe T500 is the drive that made us stop recommending mid-range drives from other brands. It uses proper TLC NAND and a DRAM cache, performs within a few percent of the 990 Pro in everything that matters, and costs less. It is our default recommendation for a boot drive in any build where the buyer is watching the budget.
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Product information
5 specifications| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
|---|---|
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM | Yes |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
|---|---|
| Heatsink | Optional version |
Pros & cons
What we like
- Near flagship performance at a mid-range price
- TLC with DRAM, nothing cut
- Efficient, good for laptops
- Five-year warranty
What could be better
- Slightly behind the top two in sustained writes
- Less brand cachet, which does not matter
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