SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
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Spec score 7.4
+Compact M.2 2230 size for slim laptops and small builds
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed over NVMe
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
−Only 500 GB of capacity for large files or game libraries
$144.99-14%List: $168.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | Up to 5000MB/s | SNV3SM3/500G
$144.99as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+Compact M.2 2230 size for slim laptops and small builds
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed over NVMe
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
Cons−Only 500 GB of capacity for large files or game libraries
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
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Spec score 7.7
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+Read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s over PCIe Gen3
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
$145.91
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SN570 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 3,500
$145.91as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s over PCIe Gen3
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
Cons−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−3 pcie generation: 141 of the 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
−3500 read speed: 109 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+Read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s over PCIe Gen4
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
$95.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD - Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 5,000 MB/s -
$95.99as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s over PCIe Gen4
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
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Spec score 8.0
SSD, 500GB, 4 PCIe generation
+500GB capacity for a moderate game or file library
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-speed data transfer
+Internal SSD for installation inside a computer
−Storage space is limited compared with multi-terabyte drives
$721.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - DetailsProduct details
P310 Internal Solid State Drive PCIe Gen4 | P310 Internal Solid State Drive PCIe Gen4(500GB)
$721.79as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+500GB capacity for a moderate game or file library
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-speed data transfer
+Internal SSD for installation inside a computer
Cons−Storage space is limited compared with multi-terabyte drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.1
SSD, SATA, M.2, 500GB
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits small motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS500G2B0B
$150.00as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits small motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
+3D NAND flash technology listed
Cons−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−560 read speed: 147 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB
+2.5-inch form fits standard drive bays
+SATA III interface works with older systems
+500GB capacity for basic storage
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$512.64
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
SAMSUNG MZ-76E500B Internal SSD 860 EVO, 500 GB, 2.5" SATA III, Black/Grey
$512.64as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+2.5-inch form fits standard drive bays
+SATA III interface works with older systems
+500GB capacity for basic storage
Cons−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, NVMe, 500GB
+Mid-sized 500 GB capacity for apps and everyday files
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Smaller 500 GB capacity leaves less room for large files
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Pros
+Mid-sized 500 GB capacity for apps and everyday files
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+Solid state design with no moving parts
Cons−Smaller 500 GB capacity leaves less room for large files
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, 500GB
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+500GB capacity for a mix of apps and files
+Internal drive for installation inside a computer
No price recorded yet.
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SSD Internal Solid State Drive | SSD Internal Solid State Drive(500GB)No price recorded yet.View on AmazonPros
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+500GB capacity for a mix of apps and files
+Internal drive for installation inside a computer
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+7300MB/s read speed for very fast file access
+M.2 NVMe form factor for compact installation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
−Only 500GB of storage space
$458.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
7300MB/s M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 SSD Disk Internal Solid State Drive | 7300MB/s M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 SSD Disk Internal Solid$458.04as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+7300MB/s read speed for very fast file access
+M.2 NVMe form factor for compact installation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
Cons−Only 500GB of storage space
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
+7300 read speed: only 29 of 185 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB
+2.5 inch size fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$399.05
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
TEAMGROUP T253TV500G3C301 2.5 in. T-Force Vulcan 500GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive
$399.05as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
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+2.5 inch size fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
Cons−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.9
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,600 MB/s read speed
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
−500GB capacity holds a smaller game library
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WD_Black 500GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,600 MB/s - WDS500G1B0ENo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.9
Pros
+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,600 MB/s read speed
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
Cons−500GB capacity holds a smaller game library
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
−3600 read speed: 108 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
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Spec score 7.1
SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB
+2.5-inch 7mm form factor fits most laptops and cases
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
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Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS500G2B0A, SolidNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+2.5-inch 7mm form factor fits most laptops and cases
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
+3D NAND flash technology listed
Cons−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−560 read speed: 147 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB
+Mid-sized 500 GB capacity for apps and everyday files
+2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface works with common motherboard connections
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
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Renkforce 500 GB Internal SATA SSD 6.35 cm (2.5") SATA III RF-7558470No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+Mid-sized 500 GB capacity for apps and everyday files
+2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface works with common motherboard connections
+Solid state design with no moving parts
Cons−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7300 MB/s
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
$470.42
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
YNEVCDGRA 7300MB/s M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 SSD Disk Internal Solid State Drive | 7300MB/s M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 SSD Disk$470.42as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7300 MB/s
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
+7300 read speed: only 29 of 185 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
SSD, 500GB, 4 PCIe generation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
+500GB capacity for apps, games and files
+Single drive per pack for a simple one-drive upgrade
$638.03
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
FEZWQUATV SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0 | SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0(1PCS 500GB)
$638.03as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
+500GB capacity for apps, games and files
+Single drive per pack for a simple one-drive upgrade
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
SSD, 500GB, 4 PCIe generation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth performance
+500 GB capacity for everyday storage
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
$655.27
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0 | SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0(1PCS 500GB)
$655.27as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth performance
+500 GB capacity for everyday storage
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
SSD, 500GB, 4 PCIe generation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth performance
+500 GB capacity for everyday storage
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
$641.48
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0 | SSD 990PRO Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0(1PCS 500GB)
$641.48as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth performance
+500 GB capacity for everyday storage
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.9
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+PCIe Gen 4 NVMe interface
+Up to 3500 MB/s read speed
$120.66
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Kingston NV2 500G M.2 2280 NVMe Internal SSD | PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 | Up to 3500 MB/s | SNV2S/500G
$120.66as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.9
Pros
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+PCIe Gen 4 NVMe interface
+Up to 3500 MB/s read speed
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 26 of 189 here have a higher pcie generation
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
−3500 read speed: 109 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.2
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
+NVMe interface with up to 2100 MB/s read speed
$129.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Kingston NV1 500G M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Internal SSD Up to 2100 MB/s SNVS/500G
$129.85as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
+NVMe interface with up to 2100 MB/s read speed
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−2100 read speed: 137 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
+500GB capacity for basic storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
SAMSUNG (MZ-V7E500BW) 970 EVO SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology,
$229.00as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
+500GB capacity for basic storage
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, NVMe, 500GB
+NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+500GB capacity for everyday files and apps
+MLC-based NVMe solid state drive design
No price recorded yet.
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970 Plus SSD MLC NVMe Hard Drive | 970 Plus SSD MLC NVMe Hard Drive(500GB)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+500GB capacity for everyday files and apps
+MLC-based NVMe solid state drive design
Compared with the 21 Storage Drives on this page−500GB capacity: 316 of the 443 here have a higher capacity
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