Crucial Officially Launched the BX300 SSD

Crucial officially released their latest SSD and it is the BX300. The BX series is a value oriented series, but that doesn’t mean that the BX300 sacrifices in performance. The BX300 combines Micron 3D NAND with a value-conscious design to deliver the features DIY upgraders and builders are looking for

“We’re excited to share the next evolution of the BX family with our customers. The BX300 is a simple-to-use SSD for the everyday consumer and DIYer who’s looking to easily boot up and load apps faster. With its speed, efficiency, and easy install process, the decision to replace an old hard drive has never been easier,” said Jonathan Weech, Crucial worldwide product manager. “As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, the new Crucial BX300 SSDs will help consumers extend the life of their older computers with best-in-class quality and innovation.”

A Classic Drive Design

Crucial’s BX300 is a classic SSD in multiple ways. It is built in a 2.5-inch form factor that’s widely compatible and it uses the more durable MLC NAND. Most budget drives feature TLC NAND which we all know doesn’t perform as well. While it is MLC NAND, it is 3D NAND which allows for the budget option that we see today. The NAND has been paired with Silicon Motion’s leading-edge SM2258 controller.

The capacity options are also traditional with 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB options. The performance is right on par with 555MB/s when reading and 510MB/s when writing. That’s a huge improvement from any mechanical drive. But what really makes the difference, are the 95K IOPS when performing random read operations and 90K IOPS at write operations.

An Easy Upgrade

Most of our readers will consider installing an SSD a simple task, but that’s not the same for everyone. You might want to upgrade from a traditional hard drive to a solid state drive, but you don’t know how. For this, Crucial has their Advisor tool which helps users determine a compatible upgrade based on their system’s manufacturer, make, and model. There’s also Crucial’s mobile-friendly install guide so users of all technical ability levels are armed with the straightforward, step-by-step information they need to install an SSD. Getting the old data onto the new SSD is also an easy task. For that, you simply use the free and included Acronis True Image HD software.

Pricing and Availability

The new Crucial BX300 SSD is available now and it is backed by a three-year warranty. As for the pricing, the 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB models come with an MSRP of £55.99, £83.99, and £140.99.