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product_id: 164312564
title: "Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive"
brand: "crucial"
price: "R3815"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Crucial"
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# Up to 540MB/s read speed 1TB high-capacity storage 45x more energy efficient than HDD Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive

**Brand:** crucial
**Price:** R3815
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your rig, outrun the lag!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive by crucial
- **How much does it cost?** R3815 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/164312564-crucial-bx500-1tb-3d-nand-sata-2-5-inch-internal)

## Best For

- crucial enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crucial brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 1TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life with ample space for games, apps, and files.
- • **Energy-Smart Performance:** Boost battery life with 45x greater energy efficiency compared to HDDs.
- • **Lightning-Fast Boot & Load Times:** Experience system responsiveness that’s 3x faster than traditional hard drives.
- • **Trusted Micron 3D NAND Technology:** Benefit from 40 years of cutting-edge memory innovation for reliable speed and durability.
- • **Effortless Installation & Reliability:** Upgrade your system in minutes with a drive backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

## Overview

The Crucial BX500 1TB SSD delivers blazing-fast 540MB/s read speeds and massive storage in a sleek 2.5-inch SATA form factor. Leveraging Micron’s advanced 3D NAND technology, it offers 3x faster performance than traditional hard drives while being 45 times more energy efficient, extending your device’s battery life. Perfect for professionals and gamers alike, this reliable SSD is easy to install and backed by a 3-year warranty, making it the ultimate upgrade for a responsive, future-ready system.

## Description

Ever wonder why your phone responds faster than your computer? It's because your phone runs on flash memory. Add flash to your laptop or desktop computer with the Crucial BX500 SSD, the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. Accelerate everything.

Review: Huge upgrade from HDD. fast, reliable, and very easy to install - This SSD made a massive difference compared to using a traditional HDD for game installations. Load times are much faster, and everything feels more responsive overall. I’m using it alongside an M.2 drive, and this BX500 works perfectly as a secondary drive for games and applications. Performance has been solid and consistent with no issues so far. Installation was very straightforward. My 14-year-old son installed it himself using the included instructions without any problems, which says a lot about how easy it is to set up. Great value, reliable brand, and a noticeable performance boost.
Review: Priced right, quality, fast. - I refurbished and upgraded my son's laptop for his birthday. I pulled the old smallish harddrive and replaced it with this Crucial BX500 1TB drive. Now he has plenty of storage space. The drive, for its price, is well built and had no issues whatsoever since delivery and installation. Happy customer.

## Features

- Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness
- 300% faster than a typical hard drive
- 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
- Crucial 3-year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07YD579WM |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Crucial |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (130,561) |
| Date First Available | October 24, 2019 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.95 x 0.27 x 2.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.23 ounces |
| Item model number | CT1000BX500SSD1 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.95 x 0.27 x 2.75 inches |
| Series | Crucial BX500 SSD |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Crucial
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1 TB
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service

## Images

![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zhuXxYuRL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Memory Storage Capacity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the differince between the ct1000bx500ssd1z and the ct1000bx500ssd1?**
A: The difference between the ct1000bx500ssd1z and ct1000bx500ssd1 is that the ct1000bx500ssd1z has "Frustration-Free Packaging" while the ct1000bx500ssd1 has "Standard Packaging". I did some comparison and found that "Standard Packaging" is 2.4 ounces shipping weight while "Frustration-Free Packaging" is 4.2 ounces shipping weight. If you get the ct1000bx500ssd1z it will cost $20 USD more since "Frustration-Free Packaging" may have materials that cost more. I hope this answers your question. :)

**Q: How is it that most of the customer reviews are 1 to 3 stars but Amazon says it has an 87% 5-star rating?  Amazon is becoming a con game.**
A: My experiences are usually shy of five star. Then again Amazon compounds the star rating average to determine how well it actually does in reviews. An example is a SSD I bought, was a 1 TB. However windows reports 925gb and Mac reports 950gb.

**Q: Will this work in a late 2007 macbook?**
A: Hello and thank you for your question. The Crucial CT240BX500SSD1 you are referencing is compatible with the Late 2007 MacBook, so installation and functionality will not be an issue.

**Q: This item fit with dell xps l502x laptop?**
A: Hello, your dell probably comes with a ST9500420AS sata hd, so yes, if your laptop uses a regular off the shelf SATA (Serial ATA) hard disk drive, you can upgrade it with a SSD Crucial Sata.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Huge upgrade from HDD. fast, reliable, and very easy to install
*by N***. on December 29, 2025*

This SSD made a massive difference compared to using a traditional HDD for game installations. Load times are much faster, and everything feels more responsive overall. I’m using it alongside an M.2 drive, and this BX500 works perfectly as a secondary drive for games and applications. Performance has been solid and consistent with no issues so far. Installation was very straightforward. My 14-year-old son installed it himself using the included instructions without any problems, which says a lot about how easy it is to set up. Great value, reliable brand, and a noticeable performance boost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Priced right, quality, fast.
*by W***Y on January 12, 2026*

I refurbished and upgraded my son's laptop for his birthday. I pulled the old smallish harddrive and replaced it with this Crucial BX500 1TB drive. Now he has plenty of storage space. The drive, for its price, is well built and had no issues whatsoever since delivery and installation. Happy customer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable and Reliable 4TB Storage Solution
*by J***R on January 16, 2025*

I recently purchased the Crucial BX500 4TB SSD and wanted to share my experience so far. Here’s a breakdown of its performance and features: Performance Although I’m not sure how to measure the exact read/write speeds, the drive has performed excellently in terms of loading times and file transfers for my needs. It feels fast enough to handle everything I do without any noticeable delays, whether it’s loading games or moving large video files. Installation and Setup The installation process was straightforward. The drive came with all the necessary cables. I did format the drive during setup, which was quick and easy, and everything has been running smoothly since. Reliability I’ve had no issues with reliability so far. The drive has worked perfectly, and I’ve received positive feedback from more tech-savvy friends who recommend the Crucial brand. I’m confident in its performance. Build Quality The physical build of the drive is solid. It fits neatly into my PC case, and I’ve noticed no overheating issues, even when I’m running games and streaming simultaneously. It stays cool under load, which is a big plus for me. Value for Money At the price point, the 4TB capacity is a fantastic deal. Compared to other brands, this drive is more affordable while still offering great performance and reliability. For anyone looking to expand their storage, this is an excellent choice. Overall Impression I highly recommend the Crucial BX500 4TB SSD for anyone looking to boost their storage capacity. Even if you don’t think you’ll need 4TB, Crucial offers other sizes that can fit a variety of needs. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or just need more space, this drive offers great value for the price.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*