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Samsung 960 PRO M.2
500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Best 500GB Samsung MLC SSDs
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There are 8 500GB Samsung MLC SSDs in our database — each linked via an Amazon search on its part number. The fastest is the Samsung 960 PRO M.2 at 3500 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Samsung 860 PRO (4800 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 450–3500 MB/s.
FastestSamsung 960 PRO M.23500 MB/s read Most enduranceSamsung 860 PRO4800 TBW NewestSamsung T7 TOUCH PORTABLE SSD2020
Why this configuration
A 500GB Samsung MLC SSD is a specific spec configuration. It narrows the field to one set of characteristics so you can compare like with like. Samsung 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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Samsung 860 PRO
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Samsung 840 PRO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB
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Samsung PRO 970 M.2
500GB, 1TB
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Samsung 830 SERIES
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 64GB
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Samsung 950 PRO
250GB, 500GB
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Samsung T7 TOUCH PORTABLE SSD
500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung T1 PORTABLE SSD
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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 Samsung means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.
Common questions
How do the links to Amazon work here?
4 of the 8 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.