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20 500GB storage drives from Samsung, Western Digital, SanDisk and more. Most cost $97 to $458, and half cost less than $145.

Top brands: Western Digital (6)SanDisk (4)

KingstonSpec score 9.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+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 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 9.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
+4 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 18 here
$159.99-14%List: $185.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 9.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
+4 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 18 here
$122.00-6%Was: $129.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.9

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 - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 9.2

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 - Details
SanDiskSpec score 9.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
+4 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 18 here
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 9.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
+4 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 18 here
$102.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.4

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 - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 9.5

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 - Details
WD_BLACKSpec score 8.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+NVMe interface with PCIe Gen3 for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,430 MB/s read speed for quick load times
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact internal slots
−500GB fills quickly with large modern games
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 9.1

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
No current price. Check it at the store.
AjqsytfrlSpec score 9.5

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 - Details
KingstonSpec score 9.1

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 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
Samsung

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 - Details
KingstonSpec score 8.6

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
No price recorded yet.
Samsung

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+M.2 form factor fits compact M.2 slots on compatible boards
+NVMe interface offers faster transfer than SATA drives
+500GB capacity suits a mix of apps and files
No price recorded yet.
FikwotSpec score 9.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
+4 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 18 here
$102.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
−3 pcie generation: 14 of the 18 here have a higher pcie generation
$96.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity: the highest capacity of the 37 here
−3 pcie generation: 14 of the 18 here have a higher pcie generation
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacitySpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.1$144.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.5$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.4$122.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB8.9$145.91
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.2$95.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.4$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.2$102.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDSATAM.2500GB8.4$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB9.5$458.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB8.9$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details

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