It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (0 ties out of 6 specs).
| Spec | CrucialMX500 1TB | KingstonNV2 500GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 1000 GB+100% | 500 GB |
| Type | SATA SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2-2280 |
| NAND Type | TLC | QLC |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s | 3,500 MB/s+525% |
| Sequential Write | ||
| 510 MB/s |
| 2,100 MB/s+312% |
| Endurance (TBW) | 360+125% | 160 |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | Yes+100% | No |
| Platform | ||
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2259 | Silicon Motion SM2267XT |
| PCIe Gen | N/A | 4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $55 | $28−49% |
| Release Date | Dec 2017 | Nov 2022 |
