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Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB
Samsung

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $50
VS
WD Blue SN5000 500GB — PCIe 4.0 · 5500/5000 MB/s · 500GB
Western Digital

WD Blue SN5000 500GB

PCIe 4.0 · 5500/5000 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $70
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB lands at 85 and WD Blue SN5000 500GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung 870 EVO 500GB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical

Pick WD Blue SN5000 500GB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Tie

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB more score per dollar ($50 vs $70).

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB 85
vs
85 WD Blue SN5000 500GB

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
WD Blue SN5000 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB versus WD Blue SN5000 500GB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 500GB WD Blue SN5000 500GB
Interface
SATA
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
500GB
500GB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
5500/5000 MB/s
Release year
2020
2024

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

Pros
  • +Plug-and-play (portable)
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
  • −Portable variants are USB-only
  • −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
  • −DRAM-less drives slower sustained

WD Blue SN5000 500GB

Pros
  • +Plug-and-play (portable)
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
  • −Portable variants are USB-only
  • −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
  • −DRAM-less drives slower sustained

FAQ: Samsung 870 EVO 500GB vs WD Blue SN5000 500GB

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB or WD Blue SN5000 500GB? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 870 EVO 500GB worth the price? +

At $50, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is WD Blue SN5000 500GB worth the price? +

At $70, WD Blue SN5000 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 870 EVO 500GB or WD Blue SN5000 500GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB or WD Blue SN5000 500GB? +

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — more score per dollar ($50 vs $70). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.