Crucial MX500 1TB vs Kingston A400 1TB
Specs compared
| Spec | Crucial MX500 1TB | Kingston A400 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Read Speed | 560 MB/s | 500 MB/s |
| Write Speed | 510 MB/s | 450 MB/s |
| Endurance | 360 TBW | 300 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 81.5 | 67.0 |
| Price / TB | $143.99/TB | $171.93/TB |
| Current Price | $143.99 | $171.93 |
Our verdict
Crucial MX500 1TB clearly wins our Value Score comparison (81.5 vs 67.0), making it the better-value sata ssd at current Amazon prices. Crucial MX500 1TB carries a longer 5-year warranty vs 3 years for the Kingston A400 1TB. It is also the cheaper option right now at $143.99 vs $171.93. Value Score is calculated daily from price, price per TB, read speed, endurance TBW, and warranty — so rankings shift as prices change. Check back to see if today's winner still leads.
Value Score combines price per TB (35%), speed (25%), endurance (20%), warranty (10%), and reviews (10%). Updated daily from Amazon.