Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (CT1000T500SSD8) – Up to 7,300MB/s, 600 TBW

Top-tier Gen4 speed and endurance built on Micron’s 232-layer NAND.

The Crucial T500 1TB is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for gamers, creators and PC builders. Using Micron 232-layer TLC NAND, it reaches up to 7,300MB/s read and 6,800MB/s write with a 600 TBW endurance rating, delivering fast loads, quick exports and responsive multitasking.

Why Gamers and Creators Need Sustained Gen4 Performance

Large game installs and video exports write hundreds of gigabytes at a time. Drives that rely on QLC NAND or small caches slow down sharply once the cache fills, stretching out installs and exports.

The T500 uses Micron’s 232-layer TLC NAND with a Phison controller to keep both read and write speeds high. Its 600 TBW rating gives headroom for creators and gamers who write heavily every day.

Fast Loading and Exports

With up to 7,300MB/s reads and 6,800MB/s writes, the T500 cuts game load times, speeds up 4K timeline scrubbing and makes large file copies quick.

Built to Last

The T500’s 600 TBW endurance and 1.5-million-hour MTTF support heavy, long-term use. Crucial Storage Executive provides health monitoring and firmware updates.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the Crucial T500 1TB

1. Shut down and unplug the PC, then ground yourself.
2. Use an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot, preferably with a motherboard heatsink.
3. Insert and secure the SSD; replace the heatsink and thermal pad.
4. Initialize the drive or clone your system, and install Crucial Storage Executive.