Crucial MX500 2.5 250 GB (CT250MX500SSD1)

The Crucial MX500 2.5 250 GB (CT250MX500SSD1) is an excellent SSD for everyday use at a relatively affordable price. The drive is built on proprietary 3D TLC memory and paired with a Silicon Motion SM2258 controller. Sequential read and write speeds are rated at 560 and 510 MB/s respectively. The manufacturer guarantees a write endurance of 100 TB. In practice, however, the actual lifespan typically exceeds this specification by a significant margin. The drive measures just 7 mm thick, making it an ideal replacement for traditional hard drives in slim notebooks.