Crucial

Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT480BX300SSD1

Name: Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT480BX300SSD1
Brand: Crucial
SKU: B073W4N5KB

Status: Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch… (480GB SATA): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:25 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 480GB SATA): SANDISK SSD PLUS 480GB Internal SSD - SATA III 6…, $219.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD: 555/510 MB/s sequential read/write over SATA III; main trade-off: SATA III interface caps speed below NVMe M.2 drives.

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 2 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 480GB SATA: SANDISK SSD PLUS 480GB Internal SSD - SATA III 6… — $219.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $219.00

Same 480GB SATA: Patriot Memory Burst Elite SATA 3 480GB SSD 2.5… — $65.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 14:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $65.99

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 555/510 MB/s sequential read/write over SATA III
✓ Up to 90K random read/write IOPS on all file types
✓ Micron 3D NAND for better endurance than planar TLC
✓ 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive

Cons

✗ SATA III interface caps speed below NVMe M.2 drives
✗ 2.5-inch bay drive needs a slot and SATA cable
✗ 480GB fills fast for large game or media libraries
✗ 510 MB/s write trails premium SATA and NVMe SSDs

Manufacturer description

Elevate your computing experience with the Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD. This SSD delivers blazing-fast sequential read/write speeds of up to 555/510 MB/s, making your system responsive and file transfers swift. Powered by Micron's 3D NAND technology, it's over 300% faster than a typical hard drive and 45x more energy-efficient. With a compact 2.5-inch form factor and weighing just 100 grams, it's perfect for desktops and laptops, offering a seamless upgrade path for your PC or Mac. Enjoy improved performance and reliability with this high-speed…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Sequential Read 555 MB/s / Sequential Write 510 MB/s
Random reads/writes up to 90K on all file types
More than 300% faster than a typical hard drive
More than 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology

Full Specifications

Brand	Crucial
Color	Black
Model Name	BX300u00a0
Read Speed	555 Megabytes Per Second
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	510 Megabytes Per Second
Model Number	CT480BX300SSD1
Hard-Drive Size	480 GB
Mfr Part Number	CT480BX300SSD1
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PC & Mac
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 480GB SATA is SANDISK SSD PLUS 480GB Internal SSD - SATA III 6…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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