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Plextor M9Y+ AIC
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
Best 500GB Plextor SSDs
500GBPlextor
There are 9 500GB Plextor SSDs in our database — each linked via an Amazon search on its part number. The fastest is the Plextor M9Y+ AIC at 3400 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Plextor M8PeY (768 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 540–3400 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Plextor SSD is a specific spec configuration. It narrows the field to one set of characteristics so you can compare like with like. Plextor 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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Plextor M9P+
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M9Pe
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M9PeG
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M8PeY
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M8PeG
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M9PeGN
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M8PeGN
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Plextor M5 PRO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
Staying with Plextor means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.
Common questions
How do the links to Amazon work here?
0 of the 9 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.