Review: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/08/2014 04:59 PM | source: | 21 comment(s)

Join us as we review the hottest SSD on the globe, the Samsung 850 EVO SSD. The new SSD is a stunning series of storage technology as it is has enthusiast class speed, yet is made to be very competitive in pricing. Armed with truckloads of performance and that attractive pricing, Samsung will awe you ...

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Hilbert Hagedoorn
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#4973581 Posted on: 12/08/2014 07:43 PM

Nice review. I do have a question. The 1 TB EVO and PRO both use the same MEX controller, have the same performance and both are priced around the same, give or take a few $. What would be the selling point for choosing one over the other? Someone who is not really familiar with SSD performance may be confused when really the only difference between the 2 is the casing. UNless I am missing something.

The NAND flash serial # is different, long term it might behave different / an effect on endurance. However I doubt it, the numbers are so good. Samsung does not disclose the NAND differences (if any).

Next to that only warranty is different e.g. 5 vs 10 years.

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#4973582 Posted on: 12/08/2014 07:45 PM

Yes my mistake! I was thinking of it like GB and TB. Looks like a great drive!

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#4973584 Posted on: 12/08/2014 07:50 PM

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#4973585 Posted on: 12/08/2014 07:50 PM

Not a single Crucial drive in the tests? The MX100s are extremely popular (have one myself), seems odd to leave out such a large brand.

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#4973608 Posted on: 12/08/2014 08:31 PM

Not a single Crucial drive in the tests? The MX100s are extremely popular (have one myself), seems odd to leave out such a large brand.

Crucial categorically refuses to send review samples to us. Believe me we tried.

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