Lets test my Christmas present, Crucial MX300 525GB SSD
I tested Crucial MX300 525GB SSD attached as secondary drive to my main PC. You can find desktop specification in the very end of the article. Interesting that this SSD comes with Acronis True Image software license that helps you to clone HDD or other SSD to you new and shine MX300.
Crucial MX300 525GB SSD Specs
| Brand | Crucial |
| Series | MX300 |
| Model | CT525MX300SSD1 |
| Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Used For | Consumer |
| Form Factor | 2.5″ |
| Capacity | 525GB |
| Memory Components | 3D NAND |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Max Sequential Read | Up to 530 MBps |
| Max Sequential Write | Up to 510 MBps |
| 4KB Random Read | Up to 92,000 IOPS |
| 4KB Random Write | Up to 83,000 IOPS |
| Features | Maximum sequential reads/writes up to 530/510 MB/s on all file types
Random reads/writes up to 92k / 83k on all file types Over 90x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology Dynamic Write Acceleration delivers faster saves and file transfers More durable than a hard drive – no small moving parts that are prone to failure Best-in-class hardware encryption keeps data safe and secure Exclusive Data Defense guards against data corruption Adaptive Thermal Protection allows for adaptive cooling Power Loss Protection completes write commands even if power is lost Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for easy data migration Compatible with the Crucial Storage Executive tool for easy drive maintenance |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +70°C |
| Height | 7.00mm |
| Witdh | 69.85mm |
| Depth | 100mm |
| Weight | 0.3 |
| Package Content | Crucial MX300 2.5″ (7mm) SSD, 7mm to 9.5mm spacer, Acronis True Image HD certificate |
Product Photos
Sealed product packaging
Documentation provided
Opened Crucial MX300
Ready to be used
Benchmarks
Crystal Mark. Read: 534 MB/s | Write 513 MB/S
ATTO. Read: 535 MB/s | Write 515 MB/S
Anvil Storage Utilities. Read: 484 MB/s | Write 472 MB/S
AS SSD Benchmark. Read: 479 MB/s | Write 477 MB/s
AS SSD Benchmark. Copy Test. 396 MB/s | 256 MB/s | 373 MB/s
AS SSD Benchmark. Comression Benchmark.
Conclusion
My opinion that Crucial MX300 525GB SSD is decent performer and especially if purchased on sale can be good upgrade for laptop. Even if you upgrade from older / smaller SSD it will be good improvement in performance. Clearly recommended choice. Performance is very comparable to Samsung SSD – http://mobilemodding.info/2017/07/samsung-ssd-850-evo-3d-v-nand-500gb-sata3-benchmark/ but Samsung is a bit faster overall.
Test Bench Hardware Specs
| CPU | Intel i7 47770 (LGA 1150) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR3 |
| Motherboard | Asus H87i Plus |
Test Bench Software Specs
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 |
| Crystal Disk Mark | 5.2.0 x64 |
| ATTO | 3.05 |
| AS SSD Benchmark | 1.9.5986 |
| Anvil Storage Utilities | 1.1.0 |
