Boost almost every aspect of your computer’s performance with the Crucial MX300 SSD! 90x more energy efficient than typical HDs Engineered to be durable and outlast other regular HDs Improved performance and endurance with 3D NAND technology System stays cool using adaptive thermal protection technology 525GB 2.5-inch internal SSD SATA 6.0Gb/s 530 MB/s Read 510 MB/s Write Surprises you with its speed and efficiency Rapid read and write speeds make all the difference in giving you an instantaneous boot-up and reduced load times. You’ll also notice that you can flick through demanding applications with surprising speed and ease. The MX300 displays energy efficiency technology at its best! Energy consumption is drastically decreased and is around 90x less than the energy used by other typical hard drives. This, in turn, extends its battery life and improves performance. Secure and durable The MX300 uses AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption, RAIN technology, Exclusive Data Defense technology, and also has the extra durability inherent in SSD design compared to traditional HDDs. This translates to ultra security for all your important data. Engineered for long-lasting performance, the MX3000 has the power of Micron 3D NAND which leverages larger NAND cells to further improve performance and increase durability.