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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 500 GB mSATA internal SSD

SKU CH-SBAN-74RYE

A 500 GB mSATA internal SSD with 540 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Form factormSATA
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Product weight3
  • 540 MB/s maximum read speed for fast boot and load times
  • 520 MB/s maximum write speed for quick file saves and installs
  • 512 MB buffer helps sustain performance during heavy workloads
  • 8 inch mSATA form factor fits slim laptops and compact systems

Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB mSATA SSD

The Samsung 850 EVO is a 500 GB internal solid state drive built on an mSATA form factor. It connects via a SATA interface with a 6 Gb/s link speed. Sequential reads reach 540 MB/s and writes reach 520 MB/s. A 512 MB buffer supports sustained throughput.

Installing the mSATA module

The drive plugs directly into a compatible mSATA slot on the motherboard or an adapter card. No cables are required for the connection. Ensure the slot is keyed for SATA signalling, not PCIe. The module weighs 3.0000 grams and fits the 1.8 inch form factor.

How it compares

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

Price $122.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $245.98 per TB
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Size & build
Form factormSATA

Questions about this item

Will this mSATA drive fit in a standard 2.5-inch laptop bay?

No, the form factor is mSATA, which is a small plug-in module, not a 2.5-inch drive. You need a motherboard or adapter with an mSATA slot.

Does the 500 GB capacity require any special SATA cable or controller?

It works with any standard SATA 6 Gb/s port and cable. The drive includes a 512 MB buffer and supports hardware encryption, so no extra hardware is needed.

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