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Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2 5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD MZ 76E500B AM
Last Updated: April 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
994
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
26
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4K
RESOLUTION
550 GB
MEMORY
2.5 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 968 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Overall performance
368speed, performance, faster, hdd, boot
+98%
-2%
" ... When I upgraded to the PS4 Pro, I swapped the SSD to the Pro. ... This drive has performed flawlessly since installing. ... For anyone else looking to upgrade a PS4 or PS4 Pro, understand that while a SSD does run 5x the speed of a mechanical drive, you will not get a 5x boost in performance or even load times. ... "
" ... You will think you just purchased a new Intel i7 computer only it will be faster than that. ... "
" ... The biggest bang you can get for the buck when it comes to performance improvements. ... "
" ... Computer is so much faster ... "
" ... Excellent speed, storage, and price point. ... "
" ... I loved the easy setup and speed I'm a ssd guy now not looking back. ... "
" ... Your PC will be real fast. ... "
" ... Its fast too. ... "
Memory
228ssd, hard drive, boot, hdd, storage
+96%
-4%
" ... I've used a Samsung 850 PRO SSD 250GB in my laptop for well over a year. ... "
" ... This is my 4th or 5th Samsung 2.5" SSD drive. ... Used initially to upgrade Lenovo W520 Windows 7 256GB SSD to a 500GB SSD and then upgrade to Windows 10. ... "
" ... Love this drive. ... "
" ... Great hard drive. ... "
" ... This is my first SS drive. ... "
" ... I am highly impressed with the speed of the drive during boot ups and shut down in particular. ... "
" ... Yes the drive works. ... It involves making a brand new System reserved partition on your new drive, then rebooting from that one instead of the old one. ... After you can safely remove the old drive. ... "
" ... Huge improvement from my old hard drive. ... "
Device Compatibility
142ssd, macbook pro, pc, hard drive, mac
+94%
-6%
" ... i use it for Dj and its my main laptop since upgrade! ... "
" ... Installed this in a desktop and a laptop from 2013/2014 with HDD's and now they running better than ever. ... "
" ... I recently upgraded a dell inspiron 3000 for a client. ... It's almost like I unlocked the true potential of the old laptop from 2016. ... "
" ... Laptop is used mostly for web browsing and MS Office. ... "
" ... Used initially to upgrade Lenovo W520 Windows 7 256GB SSD to a 500GB SSD and then upgrade to Windows 10. ... "
" ... Use it in my laptop and there haven't been issues since. ... "
" ... I have the prior 850 in my laptop. ... "
" ... I feel like I have a new computer again. ... "
Setup
125easy, install, installation, software, ssd
+98%
-2%
" ... This will not disappoint, and easy to install. ... "
" ... Installation was easier than in the Macfixit guide, since the old and new drives were only 7mm thick. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use almost immediately, especially when used with an external enclosure ... "
" ... Installation on my 2012 Mac book pro was very straight forward. ... "
" ... Marked it easy to install not because of the device, but because of the laptop. ... "
" ... No problems during installation. ... "
" ... Install was fairly easy. ... "
" ... As windows gets more advanced, the easy stuff goes away. ... "
Software Platform
104software, windows 10, ssd, os, windows
+81%
-19%
" ... Best software for cloning your old drive. ... "
" ... I had to download software to mirror the old drive to the new one. ... "
" ... I can confirm these work well with MacBook that previously accepted 2.5" HDDs (remember to run sudo trimforce enable when you're done!! ... "
" ... Loads my windows 10 in about 30 seconds. ... "
" ... Very awesome and with the migration program it's easy to transfer your old os. ... "
" ... Programs like photoshop, discord, heck even google chrome loaded up with astounding speed on top of the quick boot up of the operating system. ... Highly reccomend, very cheap price, fast and has enough memory for most applications. ... "
" ... You will have to download and configure the Samsung Magician software to set "rapid mode", because that makes about a 5x improvement in speed. ... "
" ... These Samsung drives have never had any issues being recognized by BIOS, clone correctly the first time, and I never think about them again. ... "
Product Reliability
88laptop, years, year old, months, ssd
+82%
-18%
" ... So far no issues ... "
" ... One I cloned and replaced the HDD in my laptop. ... "
" ... My laptop needed a good upgrade and now I won't have to buy a new laptop for several years. ... "
" ... No issues with it after 6 months ... "
" ... We have had the drive for almost a year now with no problems. ... "
" ... No Problems, just plugged in and it worked ... "
" ... If any unexpected failures occur I will note them here with new edit dates. ... "
" ... It worked/works wonderfully. ... I've no problem with either one, and the other one is going on around four years old now. ... "
Ease of Use
79easy, install, software, laptop, setup
+100%
" ... I might have spent a few dollars more for a drive of the same capacity, but the software really was easy to use and now I'm kicking myself for waiting as long as I did. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install myself. ... "
" ... If anyone else has this issue it's a pretty easy fix. ... "
" ... The software made the transition so easy and as the headline says, I'm very happy. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to install along with the software that comes with it ... "
" ... No issues, easy install. ... "
Price
54worth, money, good, well worth, worth the money
+98%
-2%
" ... For the price it's hard to beat especially if it's on sale which it often is. ... "
" ... I love the price. ... "
" ... It has been a good investment. ... "
" ... Liked that Amazon had the lowest price. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny. ... "
" ... actually the 500Gig at 70 bucks is plenty for most people. ... "
" ... I'll spend the extra money it was worth it. ... "
" ... The pricing was OK. ... "
Apps
52software, ssd, drive, samsung magician software, migration software
+83%
-17%
" ... Noticeably faster Windows and office apps. ... "
" ... I love the Samsung program that mirrors your current drive and moves everything (operating system and all) to the new drive. ... "
" ... When any of those games update, instead of taking 1-2 hours to reorganize data and update, it takes only 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Runs like expected and the Samsung device cloning software is awesome so I didn't have to reinstall Windows ... "
" ... As expected from Samsung, performance it top level and the samsung magician software is good to track the ssd. ... "
" ... Best software for cloning your old drive. ... "
" ... 7. if options 5 and 6 still make your fan go crazy, then download free SSD fan control and select 'SMART' ... "
" ... Download Samsung Magician software very useful ... "
Ports
37usb, drive, ssd, sata cable, hard drive
+89%
-11%
" ... Very easy to install, only thing you need really is a sata cable. ... "
" ... 1. install mojave on usb and create a bootable usb using free disk drill 3 ... 3. install mojave from usb ... "
" ... Migrated my hard drive here, keep this connected through a usb. ... "
" ... I am using two of these in a RAID 0 array for a NVR setup. ... "
" ... I recommend getting a harddrive to usb cable if you want to use the cloning software ... "
" ... Once there look for the boot order and enable and select the USB thumb drive from the list. ... "
" ... I bought a hard drive enclosure and used this 500GB Samsung SSD inside it and used the USB port on my iMac to use it as a boot drive. ... "
" ... Just plug and works ... "
Gaming
36gaming, drive, faster, load, ssd
+97%
-3%
" ... Load times are significantly reduced and menus in games load much faster. ... I've been using it for a while now and I load in 20-30 seconds faster than others playing Destiny. ... "
" ... After getting this drive and transferring my games to it they load so much faster, and it has made my gaming experience that much better. ... "
" ... Incredible load times for games. ... Houses my OS, Call of Duty, PUBG, Outer Worlds and a few other games and my load times are lightning fast. ... "
" ... games very fast. ... "
" ... 1TB more space for my games and windows boots up much faster than it did on my HDD. ... "
" ... pubg loves ssd's and it kills bugs thats within the game such as ... building rendering,loading times starting your game,coming out of games its a beauty. ... "
" ... Games will load up pretty fast on this ... "
" ... SSD is a game changer. ... "
Marketplace
26advertised, product, went, exactly, described
+81%
-19%
" ... oh btw it came as advertised. ... thanks amazon for making me the best part of you guys! ... "
" ... Even bought a second one when it went on sale. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... 10/10 would recommend (especially when Amazon has them on sale). ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... See pics for differences . ... "
" ... As described trusted product ... "
" ... Received Genuine item and registered it on Samsung website. ... "
Build Quality
17well, plastic, good, build, ssd
+88%
-12%
" ... The drive appears to be made of high quality materials. ... "
" ... Feels very light and fragile so I would keep that in mind to store safely until ready to install but does the job well ... "
" ... It was well packaged and protected. ... "
" ... Build quality and performance seems good overall, decent value for what it offers. ... "
" ... It is small, delicate, and easily damaged. ... "
" ... I like storing my media on solid state drives because they are light and no moving parts to damage. ... "
" ... It's fits very well, one year of daily used without problems. ... "
" ... The 2.5inch bay SSD mount had all screws tightly sealed in small plastic ziplock bags and were taped over to ensure they were all there. ... "
Resolution
16ssd, samsung, old, editing, videos
+94%
-6%
" ... The SPEED WAS JUST awesome from the 5 year old 500 GB HD that was in the MacBook. ... "
" ... I used this to replace a stand HD in my wifes MAC that was slowing down. ... "
" ... I purchased this Samsung SSD, cloned the HD, and inserted the new drive into the old HP. ... "
" ... Rebuilt my Alienware laptop and put this ssd hd in. ... "
" ... I then swapped the HD and was ready to go in minutes. ... "
" ... I used this is a workstation for 4k video editing and its alot faster than my old hd ... "
" ... Installed this HD into my 2012 Mac Book Pro to give it a little boost. ... "
" ... Really perked up my older laptop with a 7500 RPM Samsung HD. ... "
Fit
15laptop, ssd, fits, bracket, 5
+100%
" ... I copied my HDD and replaced it with Samsung SSD, a perfect fit. ... "
" ... It's fits very well, one year of daily used without problems. ... "
" ... Perfect fit for my Toshiba laptop. ... "
" ... Even though the ssd/hdd is secured with screw posts and brackets in the laptop, I still recommend putting a piece of foam to fill the space since this ssd is about half the height of the original hdd. ... "
" ... This product fits to the T the exact description. ... "
" ... This hard drive fit right into my 2010 computer and the thing turned on in seconds. ... "
" ... Highly recommend but as always do your research before and make sure it fits your need. ... "
" ... Happy to get a great price with the corsair mount. ... "
CD/DVD
14disk, disc, hard drive, hard, using
+100%
" ... No spinning disks faster start up and process ... "
" ... Your computer should be at least twice as fast, basically using RAM for a hard drive, no spinning disc looking for files. ... "
" ... The software that copies to the new drive is provided by the same company. ... "
" ... I should have swapped out my 1 terabyte hard disk for an SSD a long time ago. ... "
" ... Love how small these are compared to old plate discs. ... "
" ... Instead I just transferred all of the laptop’s files onto it and am using it as a backup external hard drive. ... "
" ... Once you use "disc management" (Windows) and find your "unalocated" drive, you must then format your SSD for use. ... "
" ... I purchased this hard drive for my Mom's HP Pavilion all-in-one PC. ... "
Product As Described
11exactly, described, product, came, expected
+100%
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... Product as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... oh btw it came as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... See pics for differences . ... "
" ... Great Product and exactly as described. ... "
Delivery
11fast, product, good, expected, delivered
+82%
-18%
" ... As described trusted product ... "
" ... The drive was delivered in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Very fast delivery too, quicker than expected! ... "
" ... Great product and fast delivery!!! ... "
" ... Fast delivery and good stuff ... "
" ... Quick delivery, well packaged, and as advertised. ... "
" ... I expected excellence from Samsung and the product delivered didn’t disappoint me. ... "
For Running
10problems, little, investment, get, year old
+100%
" ... My laptop is running faster than ever! ... "
" ... It has been running optimally since purchase. ... "
" ... It runs great! ... "
" ... My son was able to install this and get it up and running in 15 minutes. ... "
" ... It was been running without issue for two months now, and was worth the investment. ... "
" ... I was considering to repace my old laptop, but with this little update it was enough to keep it running. ... "
" ... Up in running with no problems. ... "
" ... First 2 are over a year old and still running with no problems. ... "
Lagging
10boot, time, laptop, faster, etc
+60%
-40%
" ... According to Task Manager, my last bootup time was 15 seconds. ... "
" ... I kid you not it boots in around 4 seconds. ... "
" ... I needed for work to do things faster without any lag while multitasking. ... "
" ... - just a ton faster to reboot, etc. ... "
" ... Boot times, loading applications, etc etc. ... "
" ... Was happy to see the reboot time go from 2 minutes to less than 45 seconds. ... "
Returns
8returned, amazon, refund, one, replaced
-100%
" ... Need to return ... "
" ... Seller not ready to replace ... Just return money ... "
" ... I returned it because it was not what I needed. ... "
" ... Amazon of course accepted the return. ... "
" ... So I returned it and Purchased another one on Amazon. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, can’t return it as I’m outside the 30 day return window. ... "
" ... Amazon offered a refund if I returned it ... "
" ... Returned and replaced with another of the same model, exact same issue. ... "
USB
8hard drive, ssd, sata to usb, mojave, install
+88%
-13%
" ... Instead I just transferred all of the laptop’s files onto it and am using it as a backup external hard drive. ... "
" ... I bought a hard drive enclosure and used this 500GB Samsung SSD inside it and used the USB port on my iMac to use it as a boot drive. ... "
" ... Migrated my hard drive here, keep this connected through a usb. ... "
" ... (2) You need a SATA-USB adapter. ... "
" ... I just purchased a new Mac Mini and added this as an external drive in a USB-C housing and so far so good. ... "
" ... 1. install mojave on usb and create a bootable usb using free disk drill 3 ... 3. install mojave from usb ... "
" ... Once there look for the boot order and enable and select the USB thumb drive from the list. ... "
Firmware
7update, samsung, software, mac, upgrade
+71%
-29%
" ... Edit 3-16-20: A Mac firmware update has been released as an ISO disk image. ... "
" ... The Samsung Magician software works well and will update firmware, test drive speed and optimize for usage in Windows. ... "
" ... Easy to upgrade firmware with their software and monitor the health of the drive. ... "
" ... Fantastic SSD with solid firmware and performance with a price per my ratio that is fair. ... "
" ... Great brand, nice software for firmware updates. ... "
Drivers
7drivers, storahci, ssd, install, amd
+71%
-29%
" ... I upgraded my early 2012 MacPro from hard driver to Samsung 860 SSD. ... "
" ... Brilliant driver, my computer came into life! ... "
" ... It booted up, the computer automatically installed the drivers for the SSD, and prompted me to restart the computer. ... "
" ... No issues on the driver install. ... "
" ... 500Gb for $71 anybody can now use an SSD without an external hard drive or getting a network driver. ... "
Defective Delivery
7working
+14%
-86%
" ... When i opened the package, the seal on the box was already tampered with. ... "
" ... I do not exclude an option with defective item, however . ... "
" ... I only opened three (all of which had the wrong product inside) but returned all 8 assuming the remaining 5 also had the issue. ... "
" ... I contacted Samsung and the discussion we had led to the conclusion the unit was defective. ... "
" ... Item defective, not working. ... "
For Kids
6games
+100%
" ... I actually feel a few years younger myself. ... "
" ... My kids needed extra storage for their video games. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 11 year old son over 1.5 years ago. ... "
" ... Our granddaughter wanted a computer for Christmas I could not afford. ... "
" ... Purchased for my son's computer. ... "
" ... it now lives in a big tower one of the kids has. ... "
Storage
6need, capacity, 500gb, thing, price
+100%
" ... Would recommend to anybody trying to get some extra space. ... "
" ... Only time will tell if I understood the information I read correctly and if I was right to buy much bigger capacity than I actually need! ... "
" ... Bought the 500GB but perhaps should have sprung for the 1TB for more space. ... "
" ... With 500GB of storage - I don't anticipate running out of space anytime soon. ... "
" ... Lots of space for a good price, would recommend ... "
" ... load times are faster than ever and now I finally have enough space for everything I've got. ... "
Device Stand
5bracket, screws, hard, adapter
+80%
-20%
" ... If you could supply the needed micro mounting screws, that would be great ... "
" ... Happy to get a great price with the corsair mount. ... "
" ... Also if your low on mounting screws pick a few as well. ... "
Cables
5cable, drive, come, sata, need
+60%
-40%
" ... This is great for a 1t size BUT be aware it does not come with the USB cord for it ... "
" ... Very easy to install, only thing you need really is a sata cable. ... "
Cleaning
5install, samsung, migration, make, drive
+80%
-20%
" ... Install was clean with Samsung data migration. ... "
" ... Samsung also has great tools to make migration between old and new hdd's if you want to clone, or do a clean install, its up to you. ... "
" ... Did a clean install of Win7 on the new SSD and I saw a significant reduction in boot time. ... "
" ... Then clean drive, active partition, mount it and fill it up. ... "
Comfort
5+60%
-40%
" ... Finally feels like a pro lol! ... "
" ... Had to watch a few videos to install (didn't want to make a mistake), but after getting comfortable. ... "
" ... Nothing to wear out or crash either. ... "
Size
4+100%
" ... And it is lighter! ... "
" ... Start up on the portable is much faster now. ... "
" ... Keep this in mind when choosing a size. ... "
Battery Life
4hours, battery
+100%
" ... And it saves my battery power by almost 50% longer. ... "
" ... Battery life increased! ... "
" ... We'll see how long it lasts. ... "
" ... Not sure what "battery life" rating means for an SSD, but o.m.g. ... "
Sound Quality
3+100%
" ... No noise, no worries about anything. ... "
" ... I said goodbye to the HDD noise and now enjoy total silence with the SSD's. ... "
" ... And the old desktop is a lot quieter! ... "
Video Playback
3+100%
" ... I’m not a tech whiz and figured it out watching online videos. ... "
" ... Super fast for movie play back. ... "
" ... Luckily with some youtube videos I was able to replace the HDD with this and boom. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2.5 meters
Memory
Memory: 550 GB
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Resolution: 4K