Crucial
Crucial T500
B
Ranked #8 in Internal SSDs
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
Still PCMag's best overall internal SSD as of its May 2026 update and one of the best all-round Gen4 drives ever made, with DRAM and top-tier PCMark results. The hard caveat: Micron is exiting the Crucial consumer business (announced December 2025), so retail stock is dwindling even though warranties will be honored.
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Key features
- ✓ PCIe 4.0, up to 7,400 MB/s reads
- ✓ DRAM-equipped Phison E25 design
- ✓ Tops Gen4 drives in PCMark 10 real-world tests
- ✓ Optional heatsink, PS5 compatible
- ✓ Crucial brand discontinued; buy while stock lasts
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Crucial T500. Here's the stance each one takes.
S 1 A 2 C 1
P 
PCMag PCMag's best overall internal M.2 SSD for most people, retained through the May 2026 update with picks vetted for currency and availability. S Read → T 
Tom's Hardware 'More of a good thing': all-around performance remains excellent, and at 4TB it is the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD all things considered. A Read → T Tom's Hardware 'The All-Around Gen 4 SSD': tops all Gen4 drives in PCMark 10, with plentiful performance and good efficiency from its DRAM-backed E25 design. A Read → F 
Forbes Context on availability: Micron is discontinuing the Crucial consumer brand by February 2026 to focus on AI and data center demand, tightening consumer supply. C Read →