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product_id: 80557563
title: "Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT480BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive"
brand: "crucial"
price: "R6"
currency: ZAR
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region: South Africa
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# 540MB/s blazing read speed 480GB ample storage capacity 45x energy efficiency boost Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT480BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive

**Brand:** crucial
**Price:** R6
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your speed, storage, and stamina—because slow tech is so last decade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT480BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive by crucial
- **How much does it cost?** R6 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 480GB Storage:** Store your essential files, games, and projects without compromise—ample space for your professional and personal needs.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits perfectly in any 2.5-inch SATA laptop or desktop, plus supports top gaming consoles like Xbox Series X and PS5—future-proof your setup.
- • **Ultra-Efficient Power Usage:** Extend your laptop’s battery life with 45x less energy consumption compared to typical hard drives—work longer, unplugged.
- • **Trusted Durability & Warranty:** Backed by Micron’s 3D NAND tech and a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring reliability that keeps pace with your busy lifestyle.
- • **Lightning-Fast Boot & Load Times:** Experience up to 3x faster system responsiveness than traditional HDDs, so you’re always ahead of the curve.

## Overview

The Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA SSD delivers lightning-fast 540MB/s read speeds and energy-efficient performance, making it the perfect internal upgrade for laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles. With 480GB of reliable storage and a 3-year warranty, it’s engineered to boost your productivity and gaming experience while extending battery life.

## 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.

## 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 | B07G3KGYZQ |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Crucial |
| Built-In Media | Internal 3D NAND Solid State Drive |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 480 GB |
| Color | black/blue |
| Compatible Devices | This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox One S, Microsoft Xbox One X, Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 39,054 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 megabytes_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
| Enclosure Material | 3D Nand |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528787330 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 540 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 480 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac, PC |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.95"L x 2.75"W x 0.27"Th |
| Item Type Name | Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch SSD - CT480BX500SSD1 |
| Item Weight | 34.8 g |
| Manufacturer | CRUCIAL TECHNOLOGY |
| Media Speed | 500 megabytes_per_second |
| Mfr Part Number | CT480BX500SSD1 |
| Model Name | Crucial BX500 SSD |
| Model Number | CT480BX500SSD1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 540 megabytes_per_second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal |
| UPC | 649528787330 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3-year Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Crucial
- **Color:** black/blue
- **Compatible Devices:** This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 480 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 6 GB/s
- **Hard Disk Size:** 480 GB
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-19*