Crucial BX500 240GB SATA SSD

Specifications

Capacity

240GB

Interface

SATA III

Form Factor

2.5-inch

Read Speed

540 MB/s

Write Speed

500 MB/s

Endurance

80 TBW

Warranty

3 years

Brand

Crucial

Price / TB

$291.38/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The Crucial BX500 240GB carries the largest review count in this batch at 51,922 — strong real-world validation of the BX500 product line at the 240GB capacity. Sequential reads hit 540 MB/s and writes 500 MB/s, among the faster specs for this size tier. TBW endurance is 80, standard at 240GB. At $69.93 ($0.291/GB), it is the most expensive drive per GB in the entire batch. The Patriot P210 256GB ($39.99, $0.156/GB) covers near-identical capacity for $29.94 less, with 500/400 MB/s sequential speeds — the 40 MB/s read gap and 100 MB/s write gap are not perceptible in everyday SATA use. The BX500 240GB's price premium reflects Crucial brand recognition, not performance differentiation. At 240GB, capacity remains tight for a sole primary drive in 2026 regardless of brand. This is an OS-only drive for systems with separate secondary storage. Right buy for: SATA-only systems where the Crucial brand and 51,922-review confidence signal justify paying a premium — buyers focused on value should choose the Patriot P210 256GB ($39.99) and save $29.94 for functionally comparable performance.