Crucial BX300 3D MLC SSD Review: Affordable, Durable, Solid State Storage
Performance Summary: The 240GB Crucial BX300 series SSD we tested proved to be a solid performer. Sequential read speeds and access times were relatively strong in comparison to the other SATA SSDs we tested, but sequential writes typically fell about in the middle of the pack. 4K Random writes, however, were relatively good and competitive with other affordably priced SATA-based solid state drives.

Crucial targets the BX300 series at budget-conscious users, in need of a small to mid-range capacity SSD. Street prices for the drives are not the lowest out there, but they are competitive in light of the BX300’s performance. As of this writing pricing for the entire series is as follows:
At today’s prices, the 120GB model lands at about $0.50 a GB, which is somewhat high, while the 240GB and 480GB drive are a much more palatable $0.36 and $0.31 per GB. If you’re still stuck chugging along with a hard drive and are considering an upgrade to an affordable SATA SSD, we recommend giving the Crucial BX300 series a look.

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