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Corsair Neutron XT
250GB, 500GB, 960GB
Best 500GB Corsair MLC SSDs
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There are 4 500GB Corsair MLC SSDs in our database — each linked via an Amazon search on its part number. The fastest is the Corsair Neutron XT at 560 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Corsair Neutron XTi (1280 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 555–560 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Corsair MLC SSD is a specific spec configuration. It narrows the field to one set of characteristics so you can compare like with like. Corsair specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
500GB is a sensible OS-plus-a-few-games size.
Usually chosen for: a particular build requirement.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
Ranked by tier, then link type, then sequential read. Drives we hold a product link for show a price button; the rest open an Amazon search on the manufacturer part number. Stock and prices are not shown here — they change too often.
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Corsair Neutron XTi
250GB, 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB
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Corsair Force Series™ GT
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 60GB, 90GB, 180GB
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Corsair NEUTRON GTX
128GB, 250GB, 500GB
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
MLC NAND is older and costs more per gigabyte, but is very durable.
Staying with Corsair means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.
Common questions
How do the links to Amazon work here?
0 of the 4 drives listed have a direct product link; for the rest we link an Amazon search on the manufacturer part number, which lands on the right listing. We deliberately don't display stock or prices on this page — check both on Amazon, they change constantly.