Crucial Discontinues Iconic MX500 SSD After Seven Years

The popular SATA SSD is being phased out to make room for next-generation storage solutions, though remaining stock is still available.

Crucial has confirmed the discontinuation of its widely acclaimed MX500 SSD, a 2.5-inch SATA drive that has been a bestseller since its launch in 2018.
The MX500 gained popularity for its affordability, reliability, and use of TLC NAND chips with DRAM, outperforming many competitors in its class.
Remaining stock of the MX500, including 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB models, is still available through retailers, but production has ceased for the 250GB and 4TB versions.
The decision reflects the growing dominance of faster M.2 SSDs, which are now more affordable and supported by modern motherboards with multiple M.2 slots.
Crucial has hinted at new storage products in development but has not provided specifics, leaving consumers speculating about possible next-generation offerings.