Crucial is one storage and memory brand whose name always pops up when discounting a multitude of products, and for Amazon Black Friday 2023, the deals go the extra mile today, with a total of three 4TB SSD models available, starting from just $159.99. There are two PCIe NVMe solid-state drives, along with one SATA III model if you own an older desktop or laptop that features that particular slot and needs to be populated.
Typically, we recommend customers purchase NVMe SSDs over SATA III ones because of the negligible price difference and how incredibly fast these NVMe drives are in comparison. However, there are millions who continue to rely on those older SATA ports, so we have accommodated them too. Starting with the most affordable, we have Crucial P3 PCIe NVMe 3.0 drive, which is available for $159.99, then we have P3 Plus, another NVMe drive, but supporting the faster NVMe 4.0 standard.
For those that do not know, the P3 Plus can also be outfitted in the PS5, assuming you are looking for an excellent deal and not the fastest PCIe NVMe 4.0 drive. Next up, we have the MX500, which is Crucial’s SATA III SSD and can be yours for $164.99. These days, the majority of laptops ship without a SATA III port or a SATA III SSD to make space for the battery or other components. However, modern-day desktop motherboards continue to offer SATA III ports, so that is where the advantage presents itself for MX500 buyers.
In terms of speeds, the P3 Plus is the fastest out of all three, with sequential read speeds of 5,000MB/s and write speeds of 4,200MB/s. When it comes to the best value, there is no better choice than the Crucial P3, but if you want the best price-to-performance, then all you have to do is spend $20 extra and get yourself the P3 Plus.
Get the Crucial P3 4TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 SSD from Amazon for $159.99
Get the Crucial P3 Plus 4TB PCIe NVMe 4.0 SSD from Amazon for $179.99
Get the Crucial Crucial MX500 4TB SATA III SSD from Amazon for $164.99
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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