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Samsung 980 PRO
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Best 500GB Samsung TLC SSDs
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There are 19 500GB Samsung TLC 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 EVO 870 (2400 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 450–7000 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Samsung TLC SSD is a mainstream all-rounder. TLC balances speed, endurance and price for general use. 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: everyday desktop and laptop storage.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library.
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 850 PRO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung EVO PLUS 970 M.2
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung PM981A
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung EVO 970 M.2
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung 960 EVO
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung PM981
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung EVO 870
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Samsung EVO 860
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Samsung EVO 860 M.2
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung 850 EVO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Samsung 840 EVO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 750GB
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Samsung 750 EVO
128GB, 250GB, 500GB
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Samsung 850 EVO M.2
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung X5 PORTABLE SSD
500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung 980
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung PM961
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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Samsung T5 PORTABLE SSD
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
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Samsung T3 PORTABLE SSD
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
TLC NAND is the mainstream choice — a solid balance of endurance, speed and cost.
Staying with Samsung means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.
Common questions
How do the links to Amazon work here?
14 of the 19 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.