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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and label

Orico

Orico S500 1TB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-ECJR-EJ10W

A 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD with 1 TB of 3D NAND storage and read speeds up to 500 MB/s for faster boot and load times

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • NAND flash type3D NAND
  • Connection protocolSATA
  • Faster boot and app loading with read speeds up to 500MB/s
  • 1TB capacity stores large libraries of games, media and projects
  • 3D NAND memory improves endurance and data reliability
  • SATA III interface works with most desktops and laptops
  • SMART, NCQ, Trim and advanced power management protect data integrity

1TB 2.5" SATA SSD for PC and laptop upgrades

This Orico ORICO-S500 drive brings 1TB of 3D NAND storage to any system with a 2.5-inch SATA bay. It suits desktop owners refreshing an older tower and laptop users replacing a mechanical drive. The SATA III interface keeps installation straightforward without adapter cables.

Sequential read speed up to 500 MB/s

The headline figure is a sequential read rate of up to 500 MB/s over the SATA III 5Gb/s link. That number decides whether the drive meets the throughput needed for faster boot times and application loading compared with a traditional hard disk.

SMART NCQ Trim and power management included

Firmware support for SMART monitoring, NCQ command queuing, Trim and advanced power management maintains data integrity and reduces wear during daily use. No extra software bundle or mounting hardware is mentioned in the specifications.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $140.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Price per TB $140.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product lineORICO-S500
Model nameORICO-S500-
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
ConnectionSATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the 500 MB/s headline figure translate to once the drive is installed in a laptop?

The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 500 MB/s over the SATA III link, so boot times and application launches are noticeably quicker than a mechanical hard drive.

How does the SATA III 5 Gbps interface limit the maximum throughput in practice?

The SATA III 5 Gbps interface caps usable bandwidth at roughly 500 MB/s, which matches the drive's rated sequential read speed.

What physical space and connectors are needed to fit this 2.5 inch SSD into a desktop or laptop?

It fits a standard 2.5 inch drive bay or caddy with SATA data and power connectors.

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