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    Samsung 840 EVO vs. Crucial M550 (500GB)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Nathand, Dec 7, 2014.

  1. Nathand

    Nathand Notebook Consultant

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    I have a 240GB mSATA Crucial M500 in my lappy and have run out of space. I need to upgrade and two highly regarded and economically priced drives seem to be:

    $249.00 - Crucial M550 512GB

    $209.00 - Samsung 840 EVO 500GB

    I'm leaning towards the EVO, not only because it's cheaper but also since it has so many great reviews. However, the M550 is newer and is also highly regarded.

    Which drive, if either, would you recommend?
     
    Nathand, Dec 7, 2014
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    If stuck between those two drives, I'd go with Crucial.

    I'll be shopping for a similar size drive shortly, and will likely go with SandDisk Extreme Pro.

    My $0.02 only...

    Happy shopping.
     
    ajkula66, Dec 7, 2014
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  3. Cisco78

    Cisco78 Notebook Geek

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    I just went for two Crucial M550 mSATA drives. Based on reviews and advice from others I felt more comfortable with the M550s. I honestly think you couldn't go wrong either way though.


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    Cisco78, Dec 7, 2014
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  4. alexhawker

    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Crucial M500 480GB CT480M500SSD1 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com

    Currently $200.
     
    alexhawker, Dec 8, 2014
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  5. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I would recommend the M550 over the 840 Evo... Although the 840 Evo mSATA doesn't have the issues of the 2.5" 840 Evo, I'll will stay as far away as I can from a SSD with TLC memory...
     
    TomJGX, Dec 8, 2014
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  6. Nathand

    Nathand Notebook Consultant

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    Nathand, Dec 9, 2014
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  7. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    Good catch. Sorry, saw the deal in an email, so I figured I would quickly post it in this thread, and didn't even check it was the same model.
     
    alexhawker, Dec 9, 2014
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