--- product_id: 76198172 title: "Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4" brand: "crucial" price: "R74" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76198172-crucial-mx500-500gb-m-2-type-2280-ssd-ct500mx500ssd4 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 560MB/s read speed 500GB high-speed storage AES 256-bit encryption Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 **Brand:** crucial **Price:** R74 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your workflow with speed and security that keeps you ahead! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 by crucial - **How much does it cost?** R74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76198172-crucial-mx500-500gb-m-2-type-2280-ssd-ct500mx500ssd4) ## 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 - • **Trusted Reliability:** Backed by Micron 3D NAND tech and a 5-year limited warranty for peace of mind. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits perfectly in both laptops and desktops with M.2 2280 form factor and SATA 6 Gb/s interface. - • **Energy Efficient Design:** Low power consumption means longer battery life for your laptop and less heat generation. - • **Blazing Fast Performance:** Experience lightning-quick boot and load times with up to 560MB/s read speeds. - • **Rock-Solid Data Security:** Keep your sensitive data safe with hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption. ## Overview The Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 2280 SSD delivers fast SATA 6 Gb/s performance with sequential read/write speeds up to 560/510MB/s. Featuring Micron 3D NAND technology, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and power loss immunity, it ensures data integrity and security. Its low power consumption and compatibility with laptops and desktops make it an ideal upgrade for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed storage backed by a 5-year warranty. ## Description Every time you turn on your computer, you’re using your storage drive. It holds all your irreplaceable files and it loads and saves almost everything your system does. Join more and more people who are keeping their family videos, travel photos, music, and important documents on an SSD, and get the near-instant performance and lasting reliability that comes with solid state storage. Upgrade with the Crucial MX500 SSD, a drive built on quality, speed, and security that’s all backed by helpful service and support. Even if you’ve never installed an SSD, don’t sweat it – our step-by-step guide walks you through the process to make installation easy. It’s worth it. Start your system in seconds, load files almost instantly, and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial MX500. Our Dynamic Write Acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed, single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds. Our cutting-edge components are engineered from start to finish for efficiency. As a result, the Crucial MX500 uses only a minimal amount of power and still delivers a high price-to-performance ratio – without needing a financing plan to pay for it. Experience a faster, cooler, and quieter computer in your home or business. You’ll wonder how you ever put up with a hard drive. For many people, opening a computer and transferring data seems terrifying. That’s why we’ve made it easy in the step-by-step Crucial SSD Install Guide. Check it out before you buy, then install your own SSD quickly with everything transferred over successfully and hassle-free. Secure your most important files on a drive with established dependability and the advanced features MX-series SSD's are known for. Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations, and designs, you’re ready to share at the speed of your life. As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, the Crucial MX500 is backed by the same quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the world’s most advanced memory and storage technologies for more than 35 years. Split-second speeds, lasting reliability, and a decades-long legacy – upgrading with the Crucial MX500 gives you the best combination of quality, performance, and security. It’s worth it. ## Features - 1TB, Cache enabled, Low power consumption,Laptop and Desktop - 2.5Inch,/SATA 6 Gb/s interface, Compatible with Microsoft eDrive - Sequential 128KB Read and Write speeds up to 560MB/s and 510MB/s respectively - Operating temperature – Commercial (0°C to 70°C)5, Minimum : 3.5 W, Maximum: 5.0 W - Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology - Integrated Power Loss Immunity preserves all Your saved work if the power unexpectedly gets cut - AES 256 bit hardware based encryption keeps data safe and secure from hackers and thieves - Crucial 5 year Limited Warranty - Country of Origin: Singapore - For technical Support : call on- 1800 425 3234 - In an unlikely case of product quality related issue, we may ask you to reach out to brand’s customer service support and seek resolution. We will require brand proof of issue to process replacement request. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B077SQ8J1V | | Best Sellers Rank | #184,801 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #1,020 in Internal Solid State Drives | | Box Contents | SSD | | Brand Name | Crucial | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,866) 4.4 out of 5 stars | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch, M2 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528785091 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Solid State | | Hard Disk Type | Solid State Drive | | Hard Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC, Unix | | Importer Contact Information | M/s Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd.Ariisto House, 5th Floor,Telli Gali, Andheri (East),Mumbai - 400069, RASHI PERIPHERALS PRIVATE LIMITED | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Type Name | Memory | | Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Crucial | | Manufacturer Part Number | CT500MX500SSD4 | | Media Speed | 510 megabits_per_second | | Model Name | MX500 | | Model Number | CT500MX500SSD4 | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Packer Contact Information | MICRON CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP(SINGAPORE)A DIVISION OF MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONSPTE. LTD.1 NORTH COAST DRIVE,SINGAPORE 757432 | | Product Features | Multitasking | | Read Speed | 560 Megabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 649528785091 | | Warranty Description | 5 Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB - **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Brand:** Crucial - **Special Feature:** Multitasking - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Hard Disk Size:** 500 GB ## Images ![Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HmDBdaPfL.jpg) ![Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xRgOyrKYL.jpg) ![Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71H70mb1qSL.jpg) ![Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DdWNOQE3L.jpg) ![Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 Type 2280 SSD-CT500MX500SSD4 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MMKPIYByL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended. Thumbs up. *by on Reviewed in India 31 January 2019* Amazing price. Installation was a breeze (it comes with two screws), and it's super fast. For productivity, SATA SSD will suffice, however, if you're doing beefier resource intensive tasks or gaming, NVMe SSD will be better for you. The 500gb fills up fast, so depending on the applications you install, you might want to get a bigger one. I'm using an 1TB crucial P1 nVme ssd as the boot drive & using this new one for application installs. Read-write speeds are really good.I'm thinking of using this ssd in an enclosure with type c & use it as an external drive which can help me with quick transfer of data or work on the go.Update: (week Later); I have added this ssd in a metal type enclosure by everpert which costed about Rs.950. Read-write speeds were good using a usb 3.1 cable.Update: (8 months Later): Speeds were consistently stable 410-445 reads & 390-430 writes. observed a 2% speed boost after a recent firmware upgrade. i also ordered the 1tb ssd last week. will post the benchmarks soon.Checkout the benchmark screenshots i posted. This SATA m,2 drive is totally worth its price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great upgrade *by on Reviewed in India 27 May 2019* The price is a big value for those who want to upgrade their systems. Works seamlessly till date without any issues. However, using their Acronis software can be a bit confusing at first but oncd you get the hang of it, its pretty much ok. Laptop now boots in about 7 seconds from an earlier boot tike of 25-30 seconds. Highly recommended ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally worth the upgrade *by on Reviewed in India 29 June 2019* Hi,Writing this review after 3 weeks usage, If you are some one who struggles with hard-disk then just go for this It will be the single best upgrade you can do on a laptop. I am software developer and I work with many software and files on almost times, My main bottle neck was the damn hard-disk which used to be in 100% usage all times. Now everything works like a charm, not even a single lag after the upgrade.My lap is i5 8250U, 8gb Ram, mx150below are my experience> Windows boots completely + get search result from chrome in less than 20 secs> Windows shutdowns in 3-6 secs> Witcher 3 open to main menu in 5 secs> Normally stays in temperature of 40°C-45°C, on high usage like bench marking it hits 67°C - 74°CIf you are into complete cloning or C drive only cloning I recommend Macrium Reflect, It does the Job fine and its easy to use.,don't need to use Acronis true image as its recommended ## Frequently Bought Together - Crucial MX500 500 GB CT500MX500SSD4-Up to 560 MB/s (3D NAND, SATA, M.2 Type 2280SS, Internal SSD) - Crucial RAM 16GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Portable Memory CT16G4SFRA32A - Crucial Pro DDR4 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3200MHz, Intel XMP 2.0, Computer Memory (PC) - CP2K16G4DFRA32A --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76198172-crucial-mx500-500gb-m-2-type-2280-ssd-ct500mx500ssd4](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76198172-crucial-mx500-500gb-m-2-type-2280-ssd-ct500mx500ssd4) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*