The T705 is Crucial's flagship PCIe 5.0 drive with speeds up to 14,500 MB/s read—nearly double the T500. The T500 is a PCIe 4.0 drive maxing out at 7,400 MB/s. The T705 requires a PCIe 5.0 motherboard to reach full speeds and runs hotter (heatsink recommended). For most users, the T500 offers better value—the T705 is for enthusiasts who need absolute maximum performance and have Gen5 hardware.

Yes, the Crucial T500 is excellent for PS5. It delivers 7,400 MB/s read speeds, well above Sony's 5,500 MB/s requirement. Crucial offers a version with a pre-installed heatsink specifically designed for PS5 compatibility. It's frequently recommended in PS5 SSD buyer's guides as a top-tier option alongside the Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN850X.

The P3 is a PCIe 3.0 drive with speeds up to 3,500 MB/s. The P3 Plus is PCIe 4.0 with speeds up to 5,000 MB/s. Both use QLC NAND for higher capacities at lower prices. The P3 Plus offers noticeably faster performance for only a small price premium—choose P3 Plus unless you have an older system limited to PCIe 3.0 or need to minimize cost.

The Crucial P3 and P3 Plus typically offer the best price per TB among Crucial SSDs, especially in 2TB and 4TB capacities. The MX500 SATA drive also provides excellent $/TB for those who don't need NVMe speeds. For NVMe with better performance, the P5 Plus hits a sweet spot of speed and value. Check our comparison table above for current pricing sorted by $/TB.

The Crucial P510 is a standout budget PCIe 5.0 SSD, offering Gen5 speeds at more accessible prices than flagship options like the T705. It's a good choice if you have a PCIe 5.0 motherboard and want to future-proof without paying premium prices. However, if you don't have Gen5 hardware yet, a T500 or P5 Plus will deliver excellent performance at lower cost—you won't benefit from Gen5 speeds on older systems.

Crucial SSDs are highly reliable. As Micron's consumer brand, Crucial benefits from one of the world's largest memory manufacturers' quality control and NAND production. The MX500 has a legendary reputation for reliability. Most Crucial consumer SSDs come with a 5-year warranty and endurance ratings competitive with Samsung and WD. They're a trusted choice for both consumers and system builders.

Both are excellent Gen4 NVMe SSDs. The Samsung 990 Pro has slightly faster sequential speeds (7,450 vs 7,400 MB/s) and marginally better random performance. The Crucial T500 often costs less while delivering nearly identical real-world performance. For most users including PS5 owners, choose whichever is cheaper—the performance difference is negligible in everyday use and gaming.

Yes, the Crucial MX500 remains an excellent choice for SATA SSD upgrades. While NVMe is faster, SATA SSDs are still 5-10x faster than HDDs and work in any system with a SATA port. The MX500 offers proven reliability, good endurance, and excellent $/TB. It's perfect for upgrading older laptops, adding secondary storage, or systems without M.2 slots. For boot drives in newer systems, consider P3 Plus for better performance.