Crucial T500 against WD Blue
Crucial T500 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Crucial T500 scores 583% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the Crucial T500 is the better buy: 103.8 points per $100 against 15.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Crucial T500 | WD Blue | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 12 | 70 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 103.8 | 15.2 | 583%left |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 | level |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 4000 GB | 300%right |
| Sequential read | 7300 MB/s | 180 MB/s | 3956%left |
| Sequential write | 6800 MB/s | 180 MB/s | 3678%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Crucial T500 | WD Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | Hard drive |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 4 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,300 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,800 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Crucial | Western Digital |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 |