Crucial T500 2TB
Prices & availability
Where to buy the Crucial T500 2TB
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentralComputer | New | $330 | 65 | Go to offer → | |
| Amazon | New | Check current price on Amazon | in store | Check on Amazon | |
| Newegg | New | $450 | 50 | Go to offer → |
The Crucial T500 2TB ranks #60 of 286 in-stock solid state drives by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-08-13 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the Crucial T500 2TB worth it in August 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #60 of 286 in balanced value. The current top 3 are within 5 points of each other, so leadership here is genuinely close.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #12 value · #13 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band
Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.
The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-08-13 offer frame back in as Relative Value.
Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
| Scenario (preset) | Relative Value | Strong Value at ≤ | Excellent Value at ≤ | Market-leading Value at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 65 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| System Drive | 44 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| Game & File Storage | 77 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | TeamGroup MP44Q 4TB | ||
| Heavy Creative Work | 56 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 4TB | ||
| Strict Budget | 27 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Patriot P220 256GB | ||
Relative Value is computed within the current in-stock set for each preset (leader = 100). Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.
Price & value history
What we actually observed — lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products whose record is under review in this category.
- 📉 Down 10.6% since tracking began ($369 → $330).
- ↕️ Swing of $169 between $200 (2026-07-31) and $369 (2026-07-15).
Across 24 tracked days we recorded the Crucial T500 2TB on 22 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $200 on 2026-07-31 and the highest $369 on 2026-07-15. Today's lowest total is $330, 0.9% below the 24-day average of $333. The average offer price across 2 retailers is $359 (8.8% above the cheapest). Price volatility is moderate (10% CV).
Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products whose record is under review — the set this product actually competes in — so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.
Crucial T500 2TB interface, form factor & heatsink compatibility
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2-2280 |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Sequential read / write | 7200 / 5700 MB/s |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Heatsink included | No |
Confirm the physical M.2/SATA form factor and interface your motherboard or laptop accepts. A newer PCIe drive can usually negotiate down to an older PCIe link, but its peak speed will be limited by that slot; check heatsink clearance before buying a heatsink model.
Best alternatives to the Crucial T500 2TB at similar prices
Chosen for System Drive, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.
FAQ
- What is a good price for the Crucial T500 2TB right now?
- No realistic price brings the Crucial T500 2TB to an 80+ Relative Value under the balanced weighting in the 2026-08-13 offer frame — other in-stock products dominate it on performance-per-dollar. That is a statement about this market frame, not about the product: check the scenario matrix, where different priorities can put it ahead.
- Where can I buy the Crucial T500 2TB?
- We track 3 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 3 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
- Is the Crucial T500 2TB worth it in August 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #60 of 286 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-08-13 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
- Will the Crucial T500 2TB fit my PC or laptop?
- It uses M.2-2280 over M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4. Confirm both the physical slot and interface; an older PCIe slot can cap a newer drive's peak speed, and heatsink versions need extra clearance.
- What is the Crucial T500 2TB best suited for?
- It is a 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 drive rated for 7200 / 5700 MB/s sequential read/write. The scenario tiers separately grade system-drive responsiveness, game/file storage and heavy write work.
Offer frame: 2026-08-13 · dataset generated 2026-08-13 · formula ssd-value-v1 · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error