--- product_id: 80557563 title: "Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive" brand: "crucial" price: "KD 78.70" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Crucial" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/80557563-crucial-bx500-1tb-3d-nand-sata-2-5-inch-internal store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Up to 540MB/s read speed 480GB 3D NAND storage 45x more energy efficient Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive **Brand:** crucial **Price:** KD 78.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your speed, save your battery, and leave slow drives behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive by crucial - **How much does it cost?** KD 78.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/80557563-crucial-bx500-1tb-3d-nand-sata-2-5-inch-internal) ## Best For - crucial enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crucial brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring your investment stays protected. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits any 2.5-inch SATA laptop or desktop—upgrade your system without hassle or extra adapters. - • **Energy-Smart Performance:** Extend your laptop’s battery life with 45x greater energy efficiency than traditional HDDs. - • **Reliable 3D NAND Technology:** Powered by Micron’s trusted 3D NAND for durability and consistent performance over time. - • **Blazing Fast Boot & Load Times:** Cut your startup and app launch times from minutes to seconds with 540MB/s read speeds. ## Overview The Crucial BX500 480GB SSD leverages advanced 3D NAND technology to deliver up to 540MB/s read speeds, making it 300% faster than traditional hard drives. Its energy-efficient design extends battery life by up to 45 times compared to HDDs, while its standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor ensures easy installation in laptops and desktops. With a 3-year limited warranty and Micron’s legacy of reliability, this SSD is the smart, affordable upgrade for professionals seeking faster, smoother computing. ## Description 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. Review: Giving my 2018 laptop Main Character energy 💅✨ - The Vibe Check: Is your PC lagging? If your computer takes longer to wake up than you do on a Monday morning, it’s not "vintage"—it’s just struggling. I swapped my dusty old hard drive for the Crucial BX500 1TB, and honestly? The glow-up is real. My boot times went from "time to go make a coffee" to "wait, it's already on?" in under 15 seconds. Why this SSD is a Total Mood: We’re talking up to 540MB/s. While it’s not NVMe-level fast, for a SATA drive, it’s basically the "final boss" of budget upgrades. Storage for Days: 1TB is plenty of space for all your games, "homework" folders, and the 5,000 high-res photos you’ll never look at. Zero Noise: Unlike my old HDD that sounded like a jet engine taking off, this thing is silent. Pure peace. Installation is Low-Key Easy: If you can plug in a toaster, you can install this. I didn't even need a YouTube tutorial (okay, maybe one, but it was short). If you’re a professional video editor doing 8K renders 24/7, you might want its "older sibling," the MX500. But for gaming, schoolwork, and everyday scrolling? This is the sweet spot. Pro Tip: It runs a little warm if you’re moving massive files, but for general use, it stays cool as a cucumber. Final Verdict: Stop gatekeeping your PC’s potential. If you’re on a budget but want that "new computer" feel without spending $1,000, this is the move. It’s cheap, it’s fast, and it’s a total vibe. 10/10 would recommend to anyone still living in the HDD dark ages. Review: Solid High-Capacity SSD for Everyday Use - The Crucial BX500 4TB SSD has been a really dependable upgrade for my setup. I’ve been using it for storing games, files, and general everyday use, and it’s been a big improvement over older drives. Everything feels quicker, from loading times to transferring files, and it just runs smoothly without any issues. It’s straightforward to install and has been completely reliable since I set it up. I like having all that space in one drive without worrying about juggling storage, and it handles everything I throw at it without slowing down. ## Features - Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness - 300% faster than a typical hard drive - Improves battery life because it’s 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive - Micron 3D NAND – advancing the world's memory and storage technology for 40 years - Crucial 3-year limited warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07YD579WM | | Additional Features | Data Recovery Service | | Best Sellers Rank | #7 in Internal Solid State Drives | | Brand | Crucial | | Built-In Media | Internal Solid State Drive | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Logitech G CLOUD 940-000199, Logitech G CLOUD Gaming Handheld | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Frustration-Free Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 131,371 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB | | Enclosure Material | Information Not Available | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528821553 | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Interface | Solid State | | Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac, PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.95"L x 2.75"W x 0.27"Th | | Item Type Name | Solid State Drive | | Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Crucial | | Media Speed | 500 Megabytes Per Second | | Mfr Part Number | CT1000BX500SSD1 | | Model Name | Crucial BX500 SSD | | Model Number | CT1000BX500SSD1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Data Recovery Service | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal | | UPC | 649528821553 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 3-year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Crucial - **Color:** black/blue - **Compatible Devices:** This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 480 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 6 GB/s - **Hard Disk Size:** 480 GB - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zhuXxYuRL.jpg) ![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JXUOD+zxL.jpg) ![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MOAo9OF2L.jpg) ![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lCGU4+IzL.jpg) ![Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT1000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zxZTxk+BL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Memory Storage Capacity** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Whats the differince between the ct1000bx500ssd1z and the ct1000bx500ssd1?** A: The difference between the ct1000bx500ssd1z and ct1000bx500ssd1 is that the ct1000bx500ssd1z has "Frustration-Free Packaging" while the ct1000bx500ssd1 has "Standard Packaging". I did some comparison and found that "Standard Packaging" is 2.4 ounces shipping weight while "Frustration-Free Packaging" is 4.2 ounces shipping weight. If you get the ct1000bx500ssd1z it will cost $20 USD more since "Frustration-Free Packaging" may have materials that cost more. I hope this answers your question. :) **Q: How is it that most of the customer reviews are 1 to 3 stars but Amazon says it has an 87% 5-star rating? Amazon is becoming a con game.** A: My experiences are usually shy of five star. Then again Amazon compounds the star rating average to determine how well it actually does in reviews. An example is a SSD I bought, was a 1 TB. However windows reports 925gb and Mac reports 950gb. **Q: Will this work in a late 2007 macbook?** A: Hello and thank you for your question. The Crucial CT240BX500SSD1 you are referencing is compatible with the Late 2007 MacBook, so installation and functionality will not be an issue. **Q: This item fit with dell xps l502x laptop?** A: Hello, your dell probably comes with a ST9500420AS sata hd, so yes, if your laptop uses a regular off the shelf SATA (Serial ATA) hard disk drive, you can upgrade it with a SSD Crucial Sata. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Giving my 2018 laptop Main Character energy 💅✨ *by D***E on April 29, 2026* The Vibe Check: Is your PC lagging? If your computer takes longer to wake up than you do on a Monday morning, it’s not "vintage"—it’s just struggling. I swapped my dusty old hard drive for the Crucial BX500 1TB, and honestly? The glow-up is real. My boot times went from "time to go make a coffee" to "wait, it's already on?" in under 15 seconds. Why this SSD is a Total Mood: We’re talking up to 540MB/s. While it’s not NVMe-level fast, for a SATA drive, it’s basically the "final boss" of budget upgrades. Storage for Days: 1TB is plenty of space for all your games, "homework" folders, and the 5,000 high-res photos you’ll never look at. Zero Noise: Unlike my old HDD that sounded like a jet engine taking off, this thing is silent. Pure peace. Installation is Low-Key Easy: If you can plug in a toaster, you can install this. I didn't even need a YouTube tutorial (okay, maybe one, but it was short). If you’re a professional video editor doing 8K renders 24/7, you might want its "older sibling," the MX500. But for gaming, schoolwork, and everyday scrolling? This is the sweet spot. Pro Tip: It runs a little warm if you’re moving massive files, but for general use, it stays cool as a cucumber. Final Verdict: Stop gatekeeping your PC’s potential. If you’re on a budget but want that "new computer" feel without spending $1,000, this is the move. It’s cheap, it’s fast, and it’s a total vibe. 10/10 would recommend to anyone still living in the HDD dark ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid High-Capacity SSD for Everyday Use *by T***Y on April 27, 2026* The Crucial BX500 4TB SSD has been a really dependable upgrade for my setup. I’ve been using it for storing games, files, and general everyday use, and it’s been a big improvement over older drives. Everything feels quicker, from loading times to transferring files, and it just runs smoothly without any issues. It’s straightforward to install and has been completely reliable since I set it up. I like having all that space in one drive without worrying about juggling storage, and it handles everything I throw at it without slowing down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good, affordable SATA SSD from a formerly good brand. *by S***. on April 13, 2026* At the time that I purchased the BX500 SATA SSD, it was quite literally the lowest-priced 4 TB SATA SSD available. Which is really unfortunate since Micron decided that AI datacenters are what they truly want to support and 4 TB SSDs of all stripes and creeds are now close to $1,000 per unit! It's bad because this was actually a really affordable and quite fast SSD, useful for file transfers and as an alternative to an external hard drive or SSD when paired with one of Sabrent's drive docking adapters. Because it's an SSD, there's no risk of crashed disk platters or stuck heads like you have with hard disk drives and no noise since it's a non-mechanical storage device (which can be said for ANY brand of SSD, really). I'm not certain if the BX500 uses TLC or QLC NAND flash memory, so I can't give it a proper score as to lifespan or data retentivity, but I feel fairly confident that this drive will be reliable in the long term. It IS Crucial by Micron, after all. They were known for reliable and affordable drives, and memory kits, too. If Micron were still making these under their Crucial brand, I'd be recommending this SSD. It's fast, affordable and from a known brand that makes decent and reliable memory products. ## Frequently Bought Together - Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT480BX500SSD1 - SABRENT SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA I/II/III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (EC-SSHD) - Timetec 8GB DDR3L / DDR3 1600MHz (DDR3L-1600) PC3L-12800 / PC3-12800(PC3L-12800S) Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.35V/1.5V CL11 2Rx8 Dual Rank 204 Pin SODIMM Laptop Notebook PC Computer Memory RAM Module Upgrade --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/80557563-crucial-bx500-1tb-3d-nand-sata-2-5-inch-internal](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/80557563-crucial-bx500-1tb-3d-nand-sata-2-5-inch-internal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*