Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III

Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III

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Brand : Crucial
Product name : MX300
Product code : CT525MX300SSD1
GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 0649528777201
Category : Internal Solid State Drives
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Crucial CT525MX300SSD1 user manual (2.7 MB) Product Brochure/Datasheet (0.9 MB) Limited 3-year SSD warranty (0.1 MB)
Warranty: : 3 year limited warranty
Long product name Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III :
525 GB, 2.5", SSD, SATA 6.0Gb/s
Short summary description Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III :
Crucial MX300, 525 GB, 2.5", 530 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s
Long summary description Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III :
Crucial MX300. SSD capacity: 525 GB, SSD form factor: 2.5", Read speed: 530 MB/s, Write speed: 510 MB/s, Data transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s, Component for: PC/Laptop

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Reasons to buy

Instantly improve system performance

The Crucial MX300 reaches read speeds up to 530 MB/s and write speeds up to 510 MB/s on all file types so you can boot up almost instantly, reduce load times, and accelerate demanding applications with ease. Plus, our Dynamic Write Acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed, single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds throughout the drive’s long life.
Over 90x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive

Extreme Energy Efficiency technology within the Crucial MX300 reduces the amount of active power usage that's consumed by the drive. The Crucial MX300 extends your laptop's battery life by using only 0.075W of power, compared to a typical hard drive which uses 6.8W.
Entrust your files to a drive that lasts

With an endurance rating of up to 220TB total bytes written, the Crucial MX300 is engineered with Micron® 3D NAND to deliver years of fast performance. The 3D NAND leverages larger NAND cells to improve performance and prolong endurance.

Protect your data with AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption, RAIN technology, Exclusive Data Defense technology, and the durability inherent in SSD design.
Keep your system cool

In addition to lower active power usage, Adaptive Thermal Protection technology dynamically adjusts storage component activity. This helps keep your system cool and minimizes the risk of damage caused by overheating.
Boost drive performance by up to 10x with Crucial Storage Executive

This downloadable tool is easy to use and helps monitor and enhance the performance of your Crucial MX300 – update to the latest firmware and enable the Momentum Cache feature in Storage Executive to instantly improve burst performance.

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Reviews

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:83

Uk has collected 202 expert reviews for Crucial MX300 2.5" 525 GB Serial ATA III and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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uk.hardware.info

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

The supply of SSDs remains high and prices are falling again: it is high time for a new comparison test. You can read it here, based on a completely new test setup, with which we can test SSDs even better than before. We scored 67 models in this test, inc...

Now that the prices of SSDs are starting to fall again, the competition is starting to take off again. Especially the new models from Crucial and Samsung bring some life back to the business, which was badly needed in this market. Last year there were few...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Form factor is the shape and connection type used to hook up the SSD to your computer. There are two main physical shapes on the market: the traditional 2.5in drive, which is direct drop-in replacement for a hard drive, and the M.2 format. This latter typ...

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geeklingo.net

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Crucial now joins Samsung as another SSD manufacturer to start using 3D NAND flash with the release of the Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD. Based on Micron's 384 Gigabit 32-layer 3D TLC NAND, Crucial has targeted the MX300 750GB as a mainstream co...

The Crucial MX300 750GB Solid State Drive is a great little performer for home users. The better than expected write speeds was also a nice little surprise. With improvements through firmware revisions and higher capacity versions on the way, for everyday...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Sign up for our daily newsletter Like every SATA SSD, the Crucial MX300 struggles to differentiate itself on performance. In fact, it did surprisingly poorly in our sequential read test, with a score of 449MB/sec. Don't get too hung up on that, though: i...

Affordable, Good capacity, 256bit AES encryption...
Write tolerance is only 160TBW, No default overprovisioning...
While it's not quite up to the standards of enterprise-grade drives, this SATA SSD is generously-sized, attractively priced and has some interesting features...

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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:95

We've been waiting for the right moment to drop this review and that time is now. Pricing for solid state storage is on the rise due to the current NAND-flash shortage. And this is where Crucial's MX300 is at its most appealing. The 2TB MX300 is by far th...

Throughout our testing, Crucial's MX300 had no problems exceeding the minimums we have in place for TLC-based SSDs. The MX300 really delivered the goods as demonstrated by our transfer testing where it was able to sustain a 28.6GB transfer at well over 50...

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hardwarecanucks.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Crucials MX300 series of SSDs are quite highly regarded around these parts and our reviews of the 512GB, 750GB and 1TB models back that observation up. However, the MX300 lineup has undergone a bit of change with the elimination of the original 750GB mo...

The Crucial MX300 series has impressed us since we reviewed the now-discontinued 750GB version. The MX300 2TB is no different with this particular capacity bringing tangible benefits to the table in the form of better performance, increased longevity and...

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Bit-Tech.net

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Neither the 2.5in nor the M.2 drive is much to look at, and we would prefer a neutral black PCB on the M.2 one instead of the chosen blue. Two screws come with each M.2 model, while the 2.5in SSD comes with a spacer in case you're fitting its 7mm high cha...

Benchmarking SSDs these days, especially SATA-based ones, is mainly a means for checking for major flaws rather than delving into minute comparisons. It's been the case for some time now that virtually all modern SSDs are suitable for your average home us...

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Bcchardware.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Today we've got the Crucial MX300 750GB SSD on the old BCCHardware test bench. The MX300 series of SSD drives from Crucial are their top-tier drives and offer more performance than the previous MX200 series of drives.The MX300 750GB drive is a “limited ed...

While we tested the 750GB version of the MX300 SSD drive from Crucial, the performance differences between the drive below it (525GB) and the drive above it (1TB) should be quite similar so there really isn't a huge performance advantage to spend a little...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Usually when you want to take advantage of the speeds that solid state drives provide you have to make a compromise when it comes to storage space, as SSDs usually come in smaller capacities than regular hard drives.Thankfully there are an increasing numb...

High capacity, Good price, Decent performance, Plenty of features...
Still expensive, Not the fastest SSD, SATA 3 connection showing its age...
If you're looking for a large capacity solid state drive that doesn't break the bank, then the Crucial MX300 1050GB is definitely worth considering, offering plenty of features and decent performance...

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vortez.net

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

While Sata Gbps may have a MB/s bottleneck, such performance is more than adequate for a vast majority of users wanting a slice of the SSD cake In recent times the cost per GB of Sata-based SSDs has plummeted meaning there has never been a better time to...

Slightly faster than smaller capacity MX300...
None!...
After already reviewing the 750GB Edition of the MX300 SSD we had first-hand experience with Micron's own rendition with 3D NAND. Overall, we were pleased with the transfer rates and performance from Crucial's MX300, but what about the sizable 2TB edition...

kitguru.net

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

When we first looked at Crucial's MX300 drive it was only available as a limited edition 750GB model. Since then, the production of the 3D TLC NAND that the MX300 uses has reached a level to enable a fully-fledged product line up with 275GB, 525GB, 1TB an...

Huge capacity, Data security...
Not cheap, Warranty is only 3 years...
It's good to see that Micron have got their 3D TLC NAND production up to a level where the MX300 is now a fully-fledged product line rather than a single isolated Special Edition drive. The flagship 2TB drive is another indicator, should anybody still nee...

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enostech.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:87

Today we will be taking a look at the Crucial MX300 525GB SSD. Previously, we have seen their BX200 series and are really looking forward to seeing the performance of the new series. Not only are SSDs becoming more of the norm for gamers and everyday user...

Summary, What We Liked:...
Various sizes available, Plenty of features, Competitively priced...
What We Liked:- Consistent performance- Various sizes available- Plenty of features- Competitively pricedWhat We didn't Like:- Wasn't able to break the...

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eteknix.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

By now I've got to know the Crucial MX300 series pretty well. I initially reviewed the limited edition 750GB model upon release and recently we had a look at the largest model which comes with 2TB capacity. Today it is time to check out the physically sma...

Steady performance across all scenarios, Up to 1TB capacity in M.2 2280 form factor, Low price, Momentum Cache function, Bundled with Cloning Software, Features everything from DevSleep to power loss protection...
none, “Crucial’s MX300 M.2 2280 525GB SSD is an impressive drive for its price. You get a full set of features, high capacity, and a steady performance.”, Crucial MX300 M.2 525GB SSD Review, Thank You, Crucial, for providing us with this sample...
Crucial once again convinced me with one of their SSDs. The M.2 version of the MX300 solid state drive performed just as well as the 2.5-inch counterparts. We saw an SSD that performed consistently across all fillage scenarios, file type, benchmark type...

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hardwarecanucks.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Recently we reviewed Crucial’s then-new MX300 750GB and walked away impressed with their vision for the future of mass market facing SSDs. At the time, that version of the MX300 was supposedly a “limited edition” due to a number of different factors that...

With the release of both the 525GB and 1TB versions, Crucial’s MX300 family has finally reached a point where it offers something for everyone. While these new two drives effectively bookend the no-longer-limited-edition 750GB SKU, they just provide a tas...

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impulsegamer.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

If you've been following hard drive evolution over the years, you may have noticed that this drive does not follow the standard 256GB configurations (hence the slightly unusual sizes) which is due the larger 3D TLC NAND. Add in some very respectable read...

The Crucial MX300 1050GB is a great midrange contender from this company that offers good speeds, great tools and overall a perfect solution for those looking for space and performance on a budget!...

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play3r.net

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

We have seen many storage and memory based products from Crucial over the last few years but none have peaked our interest as much as what we're taking a look at today. The Crucial MX300 is the latest from memory manufacturer Micron, of which Crucial is a...

Marvell controller is still one of the best available in consumer SSDs, Available in 275GB/525GB/750GB/1050GB sizes...
Performance is a little inconsistent...

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eteknix.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Today I got the largest solid state drive in my test lab that I yet had the pleasure to test, at least when it comes to capacity. The physical size of the Crucial MX300 is still just the 2.5-inch that we're used to from SATA3 drives and that is the most w...

Large capacity, Continuous linear performance, Momentum Cache function, Low price per GB, Physical robust and technological advanced, Included Acronis True Image license and 9.5mm spacer...
None, “Crucial’s MX300 2TB drive is the perfect HDD replacement.”, Crucial MX300 2TB 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive Review, Thank You, Crucial, for providing us with this sample...
I was already quite impressed with the Crucial MX300 when I had a look at the 750GB model at release time and that hasn't changed one bit through the look at the 2TB model today. It is an awesome drive the combines the best of two worlds into one drive -...

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techicize.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Article NavigationCrucial MX300 525GB SSD Review. We've seen a lot of Crucial products over the last few years, and we can say with confidence, they deliver a fantastic balance between speeds and price tag. This product is leaning towards the performance...

Great Range of Capacity, Stylish and simple design, Solid results in ALL tests!...
None!...
The Crucial line up continues to expand, and it's another brilliant addition in the form of the MX300. Delivery brilliant performance for a fair price!PositiveGreat Range of CapacityStylish and simple designSolid results in ALL tests!NegativeNone!9EpicAWA...

tomshardware.co.uk

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

The Crucial MX300 has moved out of the limited edition cycle and is now a retail, mainstream product. Armed with Micron's new 3D TLC, the highest density flash available, the series could redefine the mainstream SSD market with a new low price point.We've...

Acceptable mainstream performance, Low power / Great battery life in notebooks, Low cost, Decent capacity scaling (2TB Coming Soon)...
No 4TB option, Not as low cost as we want, 4Channels doesn't deliver high random performance at low queue depths...
The MX300 series has matured well in its limited time on the market. I would consider this series retail ready, unlike the early 750GB we tested with initial release firmware. In time, it will only get better. Crucial plans to release a new 2TB model...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

Well, dye my hair red and call me Harpo. A triple-level-cell (TLC) NAND-based SSD that I can recommend to users without a lot of caveats finally exists. That is, only if they can't find a like-priced multi-level-cell (MLC) drive. (And only then.)The drive...

30GB MLC-style cache, Relatively cheap, 750GB SSD...
NVMe drives still much faster...
If you're looking for a large-capacity SSD at the lowest possible price — and one that won't regularly let you down with sub-par large-file write performance — the Limited Edition 750GB MX300 is the drive for you. That is, unless you find a great deal on...

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gamegrin.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Although I have a solid state drive (SSD) already, you can never have enough storage when you have four kids. And you can't go wrong with going for bigger and better for my Steam collection library -- I am still a gamer after all. Coming in a nice box (a...

It has definitely improved my gaming experience, it's sturdy enough in your hands, and perfectly fast in use...

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impulsegamer.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

According to tests performed by Crucial (we'll also do our own tests later on), the MX300 boasts speeds of up to 530MB/s (read) and 510MB/s (write) to give users almost instant access to their files which is a must have feature for gamers. Ironically, thi...

The Crucial MX300 Solid State Drive (750GB) is a great direction from this company that provides affordable storage with some grunt to boot...

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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:87

Over the years, Crucial has built a reputation for delivering top performing SSDs. When SSDs first began appearing in the consumer space, Crucial was first to leverage the SATA III interface. At the time, Crucial's RealSSD C300 set the world ablaze with u...

Micron's 3D flash has been on our radar for about a year now. Crucial's MX300 is the first end product to employ Micron's innovative 3D flash, and we are pleased with the results; especially when we take into consideration that the MX300 is a first-gene...

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kitguru.net

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Samsung has had quite a head start in offering drives that use 3D NAND into the consumer marketplace but other drive manufacturers are slowly but surely entering the fray. Crucial have thrown their hat into the ring with the MX300 750GB Limited Edition.Al...

3D NAND, Strong write performance...
4K read performance, Having to wait for smaller capacities to come to market.
Any new drive entering the 3D NAND SSD fray is going to be compared to Samsung's 3D V-NAND equipped drives. After all the Korean giants have had a huge head start when it comes to bringing 3D NAND drives to market and are currently already producing dense...

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tomshardware.co.uk

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Micron's new 3D flash comes to market first in a limited edition MX300 750GB SSD. The new drive joins Samsung's 3D with TLC in the mainstream category.Micron had a good run with 16nm planar (2D) flash, but now it's time for the company to jump on the 3D b...

MSRP$200Buy @ AmazonBuy @ NeweggMOREBest SSDsMOREAll Storage ContentCrucial MX300 750GBMSRP$200Buy @ AmazonBuy @ Newegg...

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topnewreview.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Good things cometo those who wait, they say. If that's true, Crucial's new MX300 SSD must be smoking hot. It's Crucial's first SSD to offer 3D NAND memory technology, but it's fully two years later to market than Samsung's first SSD with 3D NAND.W...

Impressive density from 3D NAND tech, decent performance, competitive price...
PCI Express SSDs are far faster, not quite the revolution in GB/$ we were hoping for...

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hardwareslave.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:82

Crucial are releasing a lot of MX300 SSD including the recent 525Gb and 2TB versions. There's also an M.2 version in the range as previously promised. If you can't stretch to a 2Tb SSD and want a little more than the 525GB then we also have the 1TB model...

The Crucial MX300 1TB conclusion is going to be a bit different. The performance is as marketed by Crucial and that makes it fast. It's right up there in terms of performance with any of the SSDs on test and even the Samsung M.2 drive in application tests...

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techpowerup.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:96

Today, we are reviewing the Crucial MX300 SSD in its largest 2 TB variant, which promises to provide tons of space for all your applications and games. Just like the MX300 750 GB we reviewed a while ago, it is built using Micron 3D TLC NAND, which is pai...

Outstanding price-per-GB, Huge capacity, Great price/performance, 3-year warranty, 7 mm thin—Ultrabook compatible, Acronis TrueImage HD included...
TLC not trusted by as many users as MLC, Only average performance...
The Crucial MX300 2 TB SSD is currently available online for $550. Outstanding price-per-GB Huge capacity Great price/performance 3-year warranty 7 mm thin—Ultrabook compatible Acronis TrueImage HD included TLC not trusted by as many users as MLC On...

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neoseeker.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Crucial's solid state drives (SSDs) were a logical expansion of its lineup of memory products, and over the last couple of years I have had the opportunity to recommend and install them for many users. Each replacement/upgrade installation, or a reload of...

As I mentioned at the start of this review, I have yet to be disappointed with any Crucial memory product I have used or installed for a client, whether it is computer/notebook memory, flash/thumb drives or of course SSDs. I especially liked the inclusion of a product...

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realhardwarereviews.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

In the recent past we have put almost the entire Crucial MX300 series under the microscope and have walked away very impressed with the versatility of this series. The only criticism of the reviews to date is that they have focused in on the more expensiv...

As you can see the MX300 275GB is a fairly decent performer on its own, but when you add in a few more to the mix ‘magic' really can happen. This was not all that surprising as the bigger versions of the MX300 series also show their true worth only when i...

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relaxedtech.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:95

Micron is one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world and they have an excellent reputation in the world in high performance memory technologies which includes DRAM, NAND and NOR Flash. In August of 2016, Micron announced that they will be...

Excellent Price/Performance, Cheaper Than 850 EVO, Extra Usable Space, Good Firmware...
3 Years Warranty, The only downside that I see with the MX300 SSDs is the short three year warranty. Samsung provides 5years warranty for their 850 EVO SSDs and 10years for their 850 Pro SSDs. I think that Crucial/Micron should increase the warranty to 5...
I believe the Crucial MX300 525GB and 1050GB SSDs deserve our Editor's Choice award.Final Score9.5« Home Page »Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus...

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funkykit.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

We already had a chance to review Crucial MX300 SSD but not in M.2 version and not so high capacity. It's time to present you Crucial MX300 M.2 1050GB SSD which is designed for new laptops and high performance desktop computers ( or any other with M.2 228...

The MX300 1050GB M.2 SSD is avery decent product which should satisfy most users, especially those who are looking for a large but at the same time fast storage for their laptop computers. It can be also a great option for gamers who wish to keep a lot of...

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realhardwarereviews.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:94

Very recently we had the privilege of putting a pair of Crucial MX300 1050GB drives through their paces and walked away very impressed with what they had to offer consumers in and out of RAID based scenarios. One thing that we did mention though was the f...

As we saw throughout the testing stages the 2050GB MX300 is the pick of the MX300 litter – its performance is simply phenomenal. The reason for this is because the amount of pseudo-SLC cache is downright massive. So much so that even enthusiasts will have...

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guru3d.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Crucial MX300 2050 GB 2.5" SSD Incredible value for money for performanceCrucial recently released new versions of the MX300 SSD series, among them there is this huge (in volume size) 2 Terabyte model which we review today. The MX300 series should offer a...

the MX300 2050 GB model with its massive volume size and rated 400 TBW and three years guaranteed under warranty feels pretty good. The warranty plan itself is fine really, simple carry-in. So, if your workload lines up towards PC gaming and/or regular...

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nikktech.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Despite what many people seem to believe according to several reliable sources in the industry solid state drive prices (mostly client models) may actually increase in 2017 (due to higher NAND flash prices) but even if that happens SSDs still represent th...

Build Quality / Durability (160TB TBW), Very Good Overall Performance, Features (Dynamic Write Acceleration / DevSleep / eDrive Support), Crucial Storage Executive Software, 3 Year Warranty, Available in 275/525/750/1TB/2TB Capacities, Price...
Not As Fast As The 850 EVO (For Some)...
Just like the 750GB limited edition model the 525GB variant of the MX300 line of SSDs performed very well and although it couldn't keep up with its higher capacity brother (we will also test one of the even higher models to check and see ho...

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realhardwarereviews.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:94

It certainly is a wonderful time to be a PC enthusiast. Not only is the amount of computer and graphical horsepower available at an all-time low, so too is the cost of super-fast storage that can take advantage of all that horsepower at an all-time low. O...

There is no denying that a lot of enthusiasts who loved the MX200 would really have preferred to have seen the MX300 make use of MLC NAND and not TLC NAND. This is because planar (aka 2D) TLC NAND was fragile, slow, and got a much deserved reputation for...

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techpowerup.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:91

Crucial, a subsidiary of Micron, a world leader in memory and flash production, brought us such wonderful SSDs as the BX100 and MX100, which also came at an aggressive price point. Today, we are reviewing the Crucial MX300 SSD, which introduces Micron's...

Excellent price/performance, Excellent price-per-GB, 3 year warranty, 7 mm thin—ultrabook compatible, Acronis TrueImage HD included...
TLC not trusted by as many users as MLC, Only average performance...
The Crucial MX300 750 GB SSD is currently available online for $170. Excellent price/performance Excellent price-per-GB 3 year warranty 7 mm thin—ultrabook compatible Acronis TrueImage HD included TLC not trusted by as many users as MLC Only average perfo...

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hardwareasylum.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

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One of the biggest driving factors behind improving chip performance is not only the optimization of the chip but the process of making it smaller. You see by doing so you can pack in more stuff on to a single chip that not only increases performance but...

Great Performance, SATA 6 Compliant, 3D NAND, Available in Sizes up to 2TB, More Storage Less Cost, Included Imaging Software...
No M.2 version, yet...
Shopping for a SSD can be a little confusing. For instance do you focus on storage capacity and price or do you look at performance and pick the best one. For the most part performance will be similar across all of the drives you can buy with only subtle...

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tomshardware.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

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The Crucial MX300 isn't the first 2TB SSD to reach the consumer market, but it expands the field. As the fourth consumer-focused 2TB available, the MX300 provides the lowest price, and some could argue that it provides the best balance of features among t...

Large 2TB capacity, Excellent software package, Lowestpriced 2TB SSD...
Entrylevel performance, High latency spikes during moderate and heavy workload...
The Crucial MX300 2TB delivers large capacity over SATA at a class-leading price point. The performance is the lowest of any MX-series product, so users should consider this as an entry-level BX series product. You will notice a performance difference...

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overclock3d.net

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

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When it comes to SSDs, there are two main types of consumers on the market, those who desire maximum performance and those who want SSD-grade performance with the highest capacity/cost ratio.Today the fastest SSDs can use the new NVMe memory interface, co...

Like in most products, top-tier performance comes at a cost, and more often than not the additional performance is simply not required for mainstream users. Yes, a Bugatti Veyron can be driven at speeds of over 200MPH but on normal roads, where the speed...

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cdrlabs.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

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This past summer, Crucial launched its latest mainstream SSD, the MX300. Built for speed and loaded with advanced features, the drive was powered by Marvell's 88SS1074B1 controller and was available with up to 2TB of Micron's 3D TLC NAND. To compensate fo...

Small M.2 2280 form factor, Available in 275GB, 525GB and 1050GB capacities, Good sequential and random read and write performance, Performs equally well with compressible and incompressible data, Large DRAM cache, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Data Defense...
Write speed drops when SLC cache is full...
Crucial's new MX300 M.2 SSD is a great choice for anyone looking to increase the performance and storage capacity of their mobile device. Like its 2.5-inch counterpart, the drive combines Marvell's 88SS1074B1 controller with Micron's new 3D TLC NAND to de...

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computershopper.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Crucial, Micron's memory sub-brand, is seemingly the first solid-state drive (SSD) maker to employ a strategy in the SSD world formerly used mostly by food trucks and boutique eateries: the "pop up."Usually, a local company provides diners with a really s...

Very good sequential-write speeds, Superb rated endurance, Affordable on a per-gigabyte basis...
A bit slow in high-queue-depth tests, Warranty is one notch from the top...
The 1TB version of the MX300 is a great all-around SSD with good-enough performance, advanced features, and solid software—at a very affordable price. Read More…...

Bjorn3d.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:84

Samsung shipped the world's first 3D NAND SSD in 2013 and has enjoyed great success with drives such as the 850 Pro, 950 Pro, and 850 Evo that all come packed with 3D V-NAND and deliver exceptional performance. It's amazing how Samsung has been able to do...

Price, Consistency performance, Supports AES256, eDrive, IEEE1667, and TCG Opal 2.0 encryption, 2TB storage option available, 3 year warranty, Price, Consistency performance, Supports AES256, eDrive, IEEE1667, and TCG Opal 2.0 encryption, 2TB storage opti...
Slower than some drives on the same price bracket, Write performance is weaker, Random read is a bit slower than planar NAND drives, Slower than some drives on the same price bracket, Write performance is weaker, Random read is a bit slower than planar NA...
As the second manufacturer with 3D NAND SSD, Crucial MX300 certainly delivers respectable performance. We are glad to see that the MX300 has delivered a balanced performance across the board that we have not seen from the company's last couple of drives...

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legitreviews.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Three months ago Crucial announced the MX300 750GB ‘Limited Edition' SSD to celebrate their brand new Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash memory technology. We reviewed the MX300 750GB drive and found that the Micron 3D TLC NAND along with the Marvell 88SS1074 contr...

The Crucial MX300 drives have been out for a number of months now and the community feedback on them is very good. For example on Amazon it has a 4.6 our of 5 star rating on 136 verified purchase reviews. Our performance testing on the Crucial MX300 1TB...

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Bjorn3d.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Crucial is back with a new revision of their MX series of SSDs, and this time around the MX300 750GB features Micron's latest 3D NAND, promising improved performance and greater endurance. While the 750GB model of the MX300 line is touted as being “Limite...

220TB TDW endurance (120GB/day over 5 years), Acronis True Image HD license included, Good performance/price ratio...
Performance levels may make upgrading from an existing SSD difficult...
Our time with the Crucial MX300 has been what we would consider “tame”. While that may lead you to believe that we weren't impressed by the MX300, you would be wrong. The performance across the board has lived up to our expectations when we consider C...

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thinkcomputers.org

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

A few months ago we took a look at Crucial's MX300 Solid State Drive. This was the company's first consumer solid state drive to make use of 3D NAND and make them the second company (behind Samsung) to offer a 3D NAND drive to consumers. By using 3D NAND...

Price, Solid mid-range performance, Spacer and Acronis True Image HD software activation key included, 256 AES encryption...
Only a 3-year warranty...
As I said when I first reviewed this drive Crucial's approach with this drive is the get higher capacity drives in the hands of more people. They are doing this by designing the MX300 to not be the fastest drive out there, but to be a great mid-level driv...

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custompcreview.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

For over two years, Samsung has been the only mass manufacturer of 3D NAND and being the first to market SSDs with the new technology, they've reaped some serious rewards. In a recent report by analyst firm TrendFocus, Samsung owns a staggering 40.8% shar...

Although the Crucial MX300 is undoubtedly one of the most crucial launches for Micron, it definitely wasn't an easy one. We first heard of the Crucial MX300 back in April when Crucial was originally planning to launch the drive, but it was pulled last min...

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hardwareslave.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Crucial have just released the latest in their MX range, the MX300. The MX300 uses Micron 3D NAND, which Crucial are calling the most advanced storage technology they've had in an SSD. Crucial also plan more to come later this year with the technology see...

There's two parts to this conclusion. Firstly, if you own an MX200 generation of SSD, the MX300 will bring you right up to date in performance, technology and capacity, there's no question about it. The 3D NAND implementation and some of the high end feat...

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thessdreview.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:88

For most PC enthusiasts, PCIe SSDs are the way to go, however, it isn't always the case. Yes, they offer multi-GB/s read speeds and over 1GB/s write speeds more often than not, but they are more expensive than a SATA RAID array for the capacity you get an...

In the end, our “predicament,” with getting a 2TB sample actually turned out to be a blessing as it allowed us the perfect opportunity to demonstrate just how well the newest MX300 SSDs stack up to the competition on their own and in RAID 0. With an abund...

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cdrlabs.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

The latest additions to Crucial's line of solid state drives is the MX300. Powered by Marvell's 88SS1074B1 controller and available with up to 1050GB of Micron's 3D TLC NAND, this new mainstream SSD delivers 530MB/s read and 510MB/s write speeds for faste...

Available in 275GB, 525GB, 750GB and 1050GB capacities, Good sequential and random read and write performance, Performs equally well with compressible and incompressible data, Large DRAM cache, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Data Defense and RAIN technologie...
Write speed drops when SLC cache is full...
Like Crucial's previous MX series SSDs, the MX300 is an great choice for anyone looking to improve the performance of their existing desktop or notebook computer. The drive combines Marvell's 88SS1074B1 controller with Micron's new 3D TLC NAND to deliver...

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pureoverclock.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

If you don't own an SSD by now, you really should. Nothing is quite as satisfying as seeing Windows boot up in mere seconds, versus the half a minute or more it sometimes takes with traditional hard disk drives. Solid State used to be pretty pricey, but i...

Great overall price, low cost per gig, solid performance...
None...
While not the best performing SATA SSD, the price and capacity make it a great (and only) option for an OS/Game drive that splits the difference between 500GB and 1 Terabyte...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:70

Well, dye my hair red and call me Harpo. A triple-level-cell (TLC) NAND-based SSD that I can recommend to users without a lot of caveats finally exists. That is, only if they can't find a like-priced multi-level-cell (MLC) drive. (And only then.)The drive...

More cache than most TLC NAND-based SSDs, Low price per gigabyte, License for Acronis True Image HD...
Writes slow down to 300MBps when cache is exceeded...
If you're looking for a large-capacity SSD at the lowest possible price—and one that won't regularly let you down with sub-par large-file write performance—the Limited Edition 750GB MX300 is the drive for you. That is, unless you find a great deal on...

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guru3d.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:80

Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" SSD Mainstream on a budget reaches High-End SATA3Crucial (Micron) has updated the MX300 to a larger capacity selection. As such, we review the 750 GB version of this SSD that offers excellent speed yet remains competitive in prici...

if your workload lines up towards PC gaming and/or regular usage on an internet PC, then we have to admit, this is looking to be a great SSD to work with. Any SATA3 these days however is getting that SATA3 bottleneck (hence I LOVE the new NVMe developme...

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storagereview.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

A few months back, we reviewed the Crucial MX300 (750GB). And though we found it to be a bit inconsistent in the way of performance, it did produce good numbers in some areas and is certainly one of the more affordable high-capacity SSDs on the market tod...

Great set of enterprise-level reliability features, Inexpensive, High capacity...
Uneven performance...
Though inconsistent in performance, the 1050GB MX300 offers mainstream consumers great reliability features and a huge storage-pool at a low price point...

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nikktech.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Although it's been almost 9 years since i had my first experience with solid state drives (SSDs) and most factory-ready desktop and laptops now come with at least one pre-installed it there are people who are still not aware of their presence in the marke...

Build Quality / Durability (220TB TBW), Very Good Overall Performance, Features (Dynamic Write Acceleration / DevSleep / eDrive Support), Crucial Storage Executive Software, 3 Year Warranty, 750GB Capacity, Price...
Not As Fast As The Samsung 850 EVO...
Like we already mentioned in the intro page the MX300 line is a direct competitor to the 850 EVO line by Samsung and after running all our tests we have the first getting in front of the second in only 2 out of 10. Since these two models howe...

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funkykit.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Here at FunkyKit, we had the chance to test most of Crucial's SSDs from their catalogue. Their SSDs are among the best bang for buck storage solutions around. As some of our readers noticed, couple of days ago Crucial released MX300 SSD series, so we just...

high performance, inexpensive, good performance to price ratio, free data migration software, Momentum Cache...
even though performance is good, we were expecting some more...
If you are looking for higher capacity SSD or simply an HDD upgrade in reasonable price then Crucial MX300 is SSD for you. Available in 750GB, MX300 SSD has one of the best performance to price ratios on our market. It's simply hard to find competitive SS...

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pcmag.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Although triple-layer-cell (TLC) NAND flash storage has for years been considered less suitable for consumer-class solid-state drives (SSDs) than multi-level-cell (MLC) NAND flash, it's finally beginning to come into its own for the balance of performance...

Incredibly affordable from a price-per-gigabyte standpoint, Supports hardware-based encryption, Has one of the highest write endurance ratings on the market...
Only one capacity available, Other drives in its class are faster...
Loaded with intriguing features, rated high for endurance, and priced aggressively, the Crucial MX300 Limited Edition provides excellent value for an internal solid-state drive...

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myce.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

If my memory serves me correctly it was back in July 2015 that Micron and Intel announced their new 3D NAND, and after that there was radio silence, until a few weeks ago when Micron officially announced their new MX300 SSD, the first 3D TLC NAND, and as...

My only complaint will have to be the read performance of the Crucial MX300 SSD, as it's not as high as the previous drives from the MX series.The pros for the Crucial MX300 SSD are a lot, I will start with the Crucial Executive Suite, which offer a lot o...

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thinkcomputers.org

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:90

3D NAND is something we started talking about two years ago when Samsung released their 850 Pro solid state drive which was the first consumer solid state drive to feature 3D NAND. With the launch of the MX300 Series Crucial becomes the second company to...

Price, Solid mid-range performance, Spacer and Acronis True Image HD software activation key included, 256 AES encryption...
Only a 3-year warranty...
So the MX300 is the first consumer product to make use of Micron's 3D TLC NAND. Crucial took a different approach than Samsung with their first 3D NAND product. The MX300 is not designed to be the fastest consumer SATA SSD out there like Samsung's 850 Pro...

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proclockers.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Crucial is a global brand of Micron Technology, Inc, one of the largest memory and flash storage manufacturers in the world. They make computer memory upgrades (DRAM) and solid state drives (SSDs), and offer more than 250,000 upgrades for over 50,000 sys...

Well Priced, High Quality Components, Great Read and Write Speeds at All Speeds...
The Crucial Limited Edition MX300 is a marked departure from Crucial's previous SSD's. ATTO recorded as read speed of 530 MB/s and a write speed of 515 MB/s, this is almost spot on with the specifications that Crucial proved. Performance was extremely con...

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Cdrinfo.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Micron's first solid-state drive based on the most advanced storage technology the company has ever had in an SSD is the Limited Edition 750GB Crucial MX300 SSD. The drive is based on Micron's 3D TLC NAND and is available in a single capactity (750GB) as...

Our expectations for the Crucial MX300 Special Edition have been high, as it is the first consumer SSD based on Intel/Micron 3D TLC, which triples the density of existing planar TLC, leaving much space for price reductions.Having already received a firmwa...

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pcper.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Micron joined Intel in announcing their joint venture production of IMFT 3D NAND just a bit over a year ago. The industry was naturally excited since IMFT has historically enabled relatively efficient production, ultimately resulting in reduced SSD prices...

Good overall performance, Very low MSRP cost/GB (see below), Company extremely receptive and responsive to reviewer feedback...
Latency Percentile revealed some inconsistencies at higher write QD and overall elevated read latencies when the drive has been written to capacity...
For a budget SSD priced below $200, the 750GB Crucial MX300 delivers plenty of performance for the money. It represents a great showing of the first IMFT 3D NAND, coming in at a fraction of the cost/GB when compared with alternate 3D NAND solutions. The n...

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Techreport.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

3D is all the rage these days. Every Hollywood action flick worth its salt gets screened in both two- and three-dimensional formats, VR is pushing hapless early adopters to stumble over unseen living room furniture, and even Intel is encouraging NUC modde...

As usual, let's condense the MX300's performance results into a single rating before we make any sweeping judgements. We distill the overall performance rating using an older SATA SSD as a baseline. To compare each drive, we then take the geometric mean...

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anandtech.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Micron is the second company to the 3D NAND flash milestone, with today's release of the Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition. This follows on from t wo years ago when Samsung became the first manufacturer to ship SSDs with 3D NAND flash, the 850 Pro - a d...

To put this into perspective, under ordinary consumer and end-user/home workloads, the MX300 performs at its peak near the top of the TLC charts. On most tests we found the MX300 to be remarkably power efficient. Other things being equal, TLC is typically...

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storagereview.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

As the first Crucial product leveraging Micron's new 3D TLC NAND, the MX300 SSD promises to bring single-level cell endurance and triple-level cell density and value to consumers. The MX300 is currently available in a 750GB 2.5-inch form factor, with more...

Low cost for a high-capacity offering, Strong performance in HTPC and random 4K write benchmarks...
Inconsistent performance, Limited capacities...
The Crucial MX300 SSD brings to market a value-centric 750GB capacity with low price point that makes a suitable replacement for HDD-based systems...

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legitreviews.com

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2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:0

Crucial announced a new ‘limited edition' SSD today that the company believes well help show off their brand new Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash memory technology. Yes, Micron is the latest semiconductor manufacturer to move from planar 2D TLC NAND to 3D TLC NAN...

The Crucial MX300 750GB show that the Crucial MX300 750GB SSD is one of the better TLC drives on the market that is targeted to mainstream customers. The new and improved Dynamic Write Acceleration appears to work well and was able to sustain performance...

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thessdreview.com

Updated:
2019-12-22 09:49:00

Average rating:89

SPECIFICATIONS , PRICING, AND AVAILABILITYThe Limited Edition Crucial MX300 is a 2.5″ 7mm SATA 6GB/s SSD. It is currently available in 750GB for an MSRP of $199.99 . Later this year there will be more capacities and form factors being released as producti...

Crucial's latest addition to the MX series of SSDs, the MX300, is a welcomed improvement over the last model. At its core, the MX300 utilizes 384G-bit 32 tier 3D TLC NAND. This NAND is three times the density of current planar TLC and utilizes floating ga...

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