Essential performance
The easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price.
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.

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Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness for all your computing needs.

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Our simple instructions, cloning software, and how-to videos make installation straightforward! Millions of people have upgraded with a Crucial SSD.

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Weight & dimensions
Width	100.3 mm
Depth	63.5 mm
Height	7 mm
Power
Power consumption (read)	3 W
Power consumption (write)	3 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Packaging data
Bundled software	Acronis True Image
Package width	127 mm
Package depth	127 mm
Package height	95.3 mm
Package weight	55 g
Other features
Product colour	Black
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Features
SSD capacity	240 GB
SSD form factor	2.5"
Interface	Serial ATA III
Memory type	3D NAND
Component for	PC
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Read speed	540 MB/s
Write speed	500 MB/s
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes
TRIM support	Yes
ECC	Yes
SSD temperature monitoring	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1500000 h
Endurance rating (for 5 years)	43 GB/day
Certification	FCC, UL, TUV, KCC, BSMI, VCCI, CE, WEE, EPEAT, Halogen Free, SATA-IO, ICES
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717070