Samsung 512GB SSD
The MLC V-NAND and MJX controller deliver sustained 560 MB/s reads and 530 MB/s writes, with random performance up to 100,000 IOPS, making it a reliable choice for heavy workloads. Its 2.5-inch SATA III form factor ensures broad compatibility with laptops and desktops, while hardware encryption adds a layer of data security. Best for IT professionals and creative users who need durable, consistent performance in high-end PCs, workstations, or NAS systems.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 512 |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Protocol | SATA |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 560 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 530 |
Hardware
| NAND | MLC |
| Controller | MJX |
Features
| Heatsink | No |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung 512GB SSD | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Micron T710 CT4000T710SSD5 | SanDisk Black SN850X WDBB9G0040BNC-WRSN | Crucial T700 CT2000T700SSD5 | Lexar NM1090 PRO LNM109P004T-RNNNU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512GB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Seq Read | 560 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 12,400 MB/s | 13,000 MB/s |
| Nand Type | MLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | SLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | false | true | true | true |
| Endurance | - | 4000 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 1200 TBW | 2800 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 512GB SSD | 38.4 | 22.4 | 85.9 | 34.8 | 14.7 | 95.3 | 27.3 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.5 | 99 | 90.9 | 92.6 | 93.6 | 87.1 | 6.5 |
| Micron T710 CT4000T710SSD5 Compare | 99 | 99.2 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 86 | 77.4 | 11 |
| SanDisk Black SN850X WDBB9G0040BNC-WRSN Compare | 89 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 88.1 | 95.3 | 9.6 |
| Crucial T700 CT2000T700SSD5 Compare | 96.6 | 97.6 | 97.5 | 78.5 | 83 | 77.4 | 21.9 |
| Lexar NM1090 PRO LNM109P004T-RNNNU Compare | 97.4 | 98.5 | 97.5 | 92.6 | 75.1 | 56.7 | 9.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall46.1
- Budget63.2
- Gaming33.6
- Laptop46.1
- Console17.6
- Portable13.1
- Workstation41.5
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