We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with black metal casing and label showing 870 EVO 500 GB

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 870 EVO 500 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-Q72Q-1KYKS

A 500 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD delivering 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write speeds with 512 MB LPDDR4 cache

  • Connection typesATA-6
  • Product type2.5 in SATA III Internal SSD
  • DetailsWrite Speed Sequential: 530 MB/s Read Speed Sequential: 560
  • Product dimensions2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Key features500 GB Storage Capacity 2.5 in Form Factor SATA III 6 Gb/s I
  • Up to 560 MB/s read speeds maximise the SATA interface limit
  • 530 MB/s sequential write speeds accelerate everyday workloads
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media and project files
  • 512 MB LPDDR4 cache sustains performance during heavy multitasking
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports long-term reliability

500 GB SATA SSD for creators and everyday users

The Samsung 870 EVO is a 2.5 inch internal solid-state drive built for desktops and laptops. It suits creators, IT professionals and everyday users who want reliable storage without moving parts. The drive uses Samsung MKX controller with 6th generation V-NAND and 512MB LPDDR4 cache to deliver steady performance across workloads.

SATA III 6 Gb/s interface limits sequential

The drive connects through a standard SATA III 6 Gb/s port using ATA-6 connectors. Sequential read speed reaches 560 MB/s and sequential write speed reaches 530 MB/s, which saturates the interface bandwidth. These speeds represent the practical ceiling of the SATA standard, so the drive cannot go faster on this connection.

500 GB capacity with 300 TBW endurance rating

The 500 GB capacity handles operating systems, applications and active project files for typical creative and professional workflows. A 300 TBW rating under a 5-year limited warranty provides headroom for heavy daily writes such as 8K video processing. Users needing larger media libraries or higher write endurance will require a higher-capacity drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in AV Accessories & Components, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $212.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 3,838 comparable items (median $41.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Model nameSamsung 870 EVO 500 GB 2.5 in SATA III Internal SSD
Part number870 EVO 500 GB
Product type2.5 in SATA III Internal SSD
Ports & slots
Connection typesATA-6
Size & build
Product dimensions2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 500 GB version or is there a larger capacity that fits the same 2.5 inch SATA slot?

The 500 GB model uses the standard 2.5 inch SATA form factor; higher-capacity 870 EVO drives share the identical physical size and connector, so they fit the same slot.

What do the 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write figures mean once the drive is installed in my laptop?

Those are the maximum sequential speeds the SATA III interface allows; real-world file transfers and boot times will hit those peaks on large contiguous files and fall lower on mixed workloads.

Does the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface cap the drive below its own potential?

Yes — the 870 EVO already reaches the SATA III practical ceiling of 560/530 MB/s, so the interface is the limiting factor, not the controller or NAND.

More in AV Accessories & Components

Similar items