Crucial MX500 against Samsung 870 EVO
Samsung 870 EVO leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Samsung 870 EVO scores 5% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Crucial MX500 typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Crucial MX500 is the better buy: 55.1 points per $100 against 50.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Crucial MX500 | Samsung 870 EVO | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 38 | 40 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.1 | 50.6 | 9%left |
| Typical price | $69 | $79 | $10left |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s | level |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 530 MB/s | 4%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Crucial MX500 | Samsung 870 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 530 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Crucial | Samsung |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $69 | $79 |