Ever wonder why your phone responds faster than your computer? It s because your phone runs on flash memory. Add flash to your laptop or desktop computer with the Crucial(R) BX500 SSD, the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. Accelerate everything. Key Features Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness. 300% faster than a typical hard drive Improves battery life because it\'s 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive Micron(R) 3D NAND - advancing the world s memory and storage technology for 40 years User Benefits Improve Performance Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness for all your computing needs. Tools for Easy Installation Our simple instructions, cloning software, and how-to videos make installation straightforward! Millions of people have upgraded with a Crucial SSD. Award-Winning Support Our expert support team has your questions covered. Reach out via phone, chat, email, or our community forum. 3-year Limited Warranty Specifications Sequential Read: 540 MB/s Sequential Write: 500 MB/s Form Factor: 2. 5-inch 7mm Product Dimensions: 0. 275 x 3. 95 x 2. 75 inch Memory Type: Micron(R) 3D NAND Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s MTTF: 1. 5M hours Endurance: 120GB: 40TB total bytes written (TBW) 240GB: 80TB total bytes written (TBW) 480GB: 120TB total bytes written (TBW) Operating Temperature: 0?C to 70?C Power Usage: Average Active Power (mW): 60. Max Read Operating (mW): 3000. Max Write Operating (mW): 3000 Advanced Features: Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm, Thermal Monitoring, SLC Write Acceleration, Active Garbage Collection, TRIM Support, Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART), Error Correction Code (ECC) Warranty 3-year limited warranty3 Included Accessories Crucial(R) Storage Executive Acronis(R) True Image for Crucial Crucial(R) Easy SSD Install Guide