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Best 500GB Samsung SSDs

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There are 28 500GB Samsung SSDs in our database — each linked via an Amazon search on its part number. The fastest is the Samsung 980 PRO at 7000 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Samsung 860 PRO (4800 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 450–7000 MB/s.

FastestSamsung 980 PRO7000 MB/s read Most enduranceSamsung 860 PRO4800 TBW NewestSamsung 9802021

Why this configuration

A 500GB Samsung 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.

The parts, explained

500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.

Staying with Samsung means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.

Common questions

How do the links to Amazon work here?

18 of the 28 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.

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