Hi everyone,

I recently found a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA M.2 SSD, priced at ₹4,999 (USD 58.90) listed on Flipkart (e-commerce platform), and the product description indicates it was manufactured in January 2018. I’m considering buying it to upgrade my laptop for running Windows 10. My current setup includes:

Laptop Model: Acer Aspire A315-41-R45R with 1TB HDD
Processor Name: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Motherboard Model: RR Metapod_RR
Planned Setup: 500GB SSD for the OS and games, keeping a 1TB HDD for other files

Important Note: My laptop only supports the M.2 SATA interface for SSDs, so my options are limited to SATA-based drives.

The key highlights of this SSD include:
DRAM Cache Memory: 512MB LPDDR4
Endurance: 300TBW

If samsung SSD is new (non refurbed or used) then it will be best buy .
Performance: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 550/520 MB/s.
Warranty: The original warranty was 5 years, but since the manufacturing date is from 2018, I suspect it may have expired.

My Concerns:
Storage Age: Most manufacturers stopped producing 2280 M.2 SATA SSDs years ago, meaning all such models available today are old stock. Could the age of this drive (nearly 6 years) affect its performance or longevity?

Alternatives:
I considered the WD Green SATA SSD M.2 2280 - 480GB, priced at ₹2,499 (USD 29.55). However, WD's official website doesn't mention its endurance or TBW, which makes it hard to compare.
Are there other models you would recommend that strike a good balance between price and performance?
Firmware: Would I need to update the firmware on the Samsung 860 EVO, and would this resolve any potential issues due to its age?
I like the 300TBW rating. However, the Flipkart price of ₹4,999 (USD 58.90) seems high for old stock.

What do you think? Should I go ahead with the 860 EVO, choose the WD Green, or look for another option? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I recently found a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA M.2 SSD, priced at ₹4,999 (USD 58.90) listed on Flipkart (e-commerce platform), and the product description indicates it was manufactured in January 2018. I’m considering buying it to upgrade my laptop for running Windows 10. My current setup includes:

Laptop Model: Acer Aspire A315-41-R45R with 1TB HDD
Processor Name: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Motherboard Model: RR Metapod_RR
Planned Setup: 500GB SSD for the OS and games, keeping a 1TB HDD for other files

Important Note: My laptop only supports the M.2 SATA interface for SSDs, so my options are limited to SATA-based drives.

The key highlights of this SSD include:
DRAM Cache Memory: 512MB LPDDR4
Endurance: 300TBW
Performance: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 550/520 MB/s.
Warranty: The original warranty was 5 years, but since the manufacturing date is from 2018, I suspect it may have expired.

My Concerns:
Storage Age: Most manufacturers stopped producing 2280 M.2 SATA SSDs years ago, meaning all such models available today are old stock. Could the age of this drive (nearly 6 years) affect its performance or longevity?

Alternatives:
I considered the WD Green SATA SSD M.2 2280 - 480GB, priced at ₹2,499 (USD 29.55). However, WD's official website doesn't mention its endurance or TBW, which makes it hard to compare.
Are there other models you would recommend that strike a good balance between price and performance?
Firmware: Would I need to update the firmware on the Samsung 860 EVO, and would this resolve any potential issues due to its age?
I like the 300TBW rating. However, the Flipkart price of ₹4,999 (USD 58.90) seems high for old stock.

What do you think? Should I go ahead with the 860 EVO, choose the WD Green, or look for another option? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!