![]() Our random 4K benchmark with IOMeter puts more strain on the drives in terms of throughput. The only drive that outpaced the MX300 in write functions was the Samsung EVO 2TB (467MB/s). When switching to random 2MB transfers, the Crucial MX300 performed well overall, with the second-best write performance (462.57MB/s) and a read performance that was roughly average (384.60MB/s). However, it was the slowest drive in terms of read functions, with 397.55MB/s. In our 2MB sequential benchmark, the Crucial MX300 posted a strong write performance (462.98MB/s) that slightly trailed only two drives (Samsung 850 EVO 2TB and OCZ Trion 150 960GB). Plextor M7V 512GB (SATA, 6Gb/s, Marvell controller)Īll IOMeter figures are represented as binary figures for MB/s speeds.SanDisk X400 1TB (SATA, 6Gb/s, SanDisk controller).OCZ Trion 150 960GB (SATA, 6GB/s, Toshiba controller).Crucial BX200 960TB (SATA, 6Gb/s, Silicon Motion SM2256 controller).Crucial BX100 1TB (SATA, 6Gb/s, Silicon Motion SM2246EN controller).Samsung 850 EVO 1TB (SATA, 6Gb/s, Samsung MEX controller).Samsung 850 EVO 2TB (SATA, 6Gb/s, Samsung MHX controller).We compared the Crucial MX300 SSD to the following drives: The underside of the PCB shows the remaining NAND packs that give the drive its 750GB capacity.Īll consumer SSD benchmarks are conducted with the StorageReview HP Z620 Workstation. Once the cover is removed, one can easily see that the drive uses a Marvell controller, Micron DRAM, and Micron NAND packs. To get to the PCB, one needs to pop the top and bottom cover apart. Like most of Crucial’s drives, the MX300 is held together with tabs that run along the outer edges. The back of the drive has a sticker with information such as model number, serial number, capacity, and form factor. The drive has the same stylized label sticker that is placed on the front of the SSD, and displays the Crucial logo, product brand, and the form-factor information. The overall design of the MX300 is similar to the rest of Crucial’s line. The Crucial MX300 has a list price of $200 and provides a 3-year warranty. And to protect files from bit rot, the drive also has exclusive data defense technology. The MX300 uses RAIN technology that works similar to RAID, only RAIN stores bits of data on different places on the SSD. Along with this, Crucial is offering its Storage Executive software that helps monitor drives, as well as increase performance. Crucial is also adding several features to this new SSD, including write acceleration, high energy efficiency (0.075W), and AES 256-bit encryption. By stacking triple-level cells vertically, Micron has broken free of the geometrical limitations associated with planar TLC NAND architecture.ģD NAND isn’t the only feature that comes with the MX300. Packing three bits of information into each cell horizontally presents practicality issues, which are mostly manifested in drive endurance. ![]() The advent of 3D NAND is credited with sustaining the next generation of SSDs by allowing manufacturers to continue maximizing density, performance, and endurance while reducing cost per GB. Crucial reports transfer speeds of 530MB/s read and 510MB/s write, as well as an endurance rating of 220 TBW.Īlthough Crucial’s suite of features improve the efficiency of this SSD, its use of 3D TLC architecture is what really makes the MX300 stand out. The MX300 is currently available in a 750GB 2.5-inch form factor, with more models slated for release later in 2016 (including more capacity options and M.2 form factors). Crucial reports transfer speeds of 530MB/s read and 510MB/s write as well as an endurance rating of 220 TBW.Īs the first Crucial product leveraging Micron’s new 3D TLC NAND, the MX300 SSD promises to bring single-level cell endurance and triple-level cell density and value to consumers. As the first Crucial product leveraging Micron’s new 3D TLC NAND, the MX300 SSD promises to bring single-level cell endurance and triple-level cell density and value to consumers.
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