Specifications & Features

Specifications & Features

Toshiba is offering two versions of the OCZ RC500 series (250GB/500GB). For endurance, our tested 500 GB model has been rated at 200TBW. The series as stated will be fitted with TLC written 3D NAND flash memory (vertically stacked). That 250GB model will be a notch slower for writing in Random 4K IOPS and writes, albeit that is a very modest performance difference. This is pretty much the rule of thumb for any brand BTW. 

Pricing

Toshiba is able to keep the prices low but we're fast with this review, and online the SSD is still hard to find. The RC500 Series balances cost and performance for the 500GB at just 10 cents per GB. Also, that is an MSRP, street prices will be lower in a while, as they always do. The product is backed by a 5-year warranty, which is very nice considering this is a TLC based product.