WD Blue SA510 500GB
SATA · 560/520 MB/s · 500GB
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, WD Blue SA510 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 500GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick WD Blue SA510 500GB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 500GB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | WD Blue SA510 500GB | Samsung 870 EVO 500GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Capacity | 500GB | 500GB |
| Read/Write | 560/520 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
WD Blue SA510 500GB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
FAQ: WD Blue SA510 500GB vs Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Which is better, WD Blue SA510 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 500GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is WD Blue SA510 500GB worth the price? +
At $50, WD Blue SA510 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 500GB worth the price? +
At $50, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does WD Blue SA510 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 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.