Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5" Internal SSD, Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Solid State Drive - CT2000BX500SSD101

This is great, and was simple to install. I ghosted a copy of my old HDD to it and it has transformed my old pc into something usable. Until I got this, my old pc was pretty much useless and took an age just to get to the password screen, never mind open up anything, yet now it's pretty much instant for everything. No doubt Windows will slow it down in time, but for the foreseeable future, it's injected some oomph into my old PC.

Great affordable SSD. I needed a new drive to get an older laptop up and running again but didn't want to spend a fortune. For the money here your getting a good SSD from a actually trusted brand. Laptop boots up quickly enough with this drive and it works as expected. Would buy again.

A 1TB version of this SSD drive ordered to replace my 500GB disc drive on an ageing laptop that was really slow to boot up as Windows gets ever larger and requires faster computing power.Not ready to dump my laptop just because another corporate company no longer wishes to support it’s ageing architecture just to sell newer models I read that solid state drives were the way forward, these Solid State Drives have now become more affordable as old disk drives disappear so time to venture into the present now upon me.The drive does come with a good instruction sheet and gives the internet address to obtain free software to enable and copy the drive, this software installed prior to starting setup of the drive.I know Crucial as a very well established memory company the reason this item ordered, on arrival the SSD drive does require enabling for use before fitting into a laptop, this done via the USB port using a cheap USB SATA adapter and the downloaded software.Once recognised as a separate USB drive on the laptop the provided software can be used to make an exact copy of the existing disk hard drive including Windows operating system, this did take several hours due to the 400GB plus content of the old hard drive.Once completed the old Sata 2.5” Disk drive removed from the laptop and the new Crucial Sata SSD drive installed, laptop booted and hey presto my laptop back in action, I will say it did take two or three reboots to gain speed but now instead of waiting four to five minutes to boot it takes twenty seconds and all using exactly the same operating software and programs as before, in fact all programs boot at speed now, no more waiting for my old Calendar program to boot it just appears.In use every day the Crucial SSD drive has not failed to impress, with the free software included by download it makes this item an ideal fast replacement for old Sata 2.5” disk drives.

It has breathed new life into my old HP laptop. It boots faster and applications open quickly.

Bought this to use with video editing. Gig enough for the footage and (importantly) more than fast enough to stop any stutters during the editing process. If you don't need the speed of an m.2 this is the best choice.

Came I. 24 hours and using the Crucial software was a le to ghost/copy my original 240 GB drive

The Crucial BX500 1TB SATA SSD is a fantastic upgrade for both laptops and desktops, offering a noticeable boost in speed and performance. With read speeds of up to 540MB/s, it significantly reduces boot times and improves file transfer speeds compared to traditional hard drives.Installation was straightforward, and the 2.5-inch form factor fits perfectly in standard laptop and desktop drive bays. Once installed, I noticed a substantial improvement in system responsiveness—programs open almost instantly, and multitasking has become much smoother. It’s also incredibly quiet, thanks to its SSD design with no moving parts, and it runs cooler than my old HDD.With 1TB of storage, it provides ample space for operating systems, applications, and files, making it a great all-around drive for work, gaming, or general use. Plus, it’s compatible with most devices, and Crucial’s software tools make cloning your old drive a breeze.Pros:Blazing-fast read speeds of up to 540MB/s.Large 1TB capacity for ample storage.Easy installation with standard 2.5-inch compatibility.Reliable and quiet operation with no moving parts.Excellent value for its performance and capacity.The Crucial BX500 1TB SSD is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their computer’s performance. Whether for gaming, productivity, or general use, it offers reliable, fast storage at a great price. Highly recommended!

I've a couple of these. One I use for raspberry pi 5 NAS and the other I've used to upgrade an iMac from a spinning HDD.Apparently its not as fast as it could be (?) But they work great for my needs. 2013 iMac goes brrrrr and pi5 NAS is amazing.