Samsung 850 PRO Series 512GB 2.5" SATA III SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZ-7KE512BW is a 512GB solid-state drive designed to fit into a standard 2.5-inch bay and connect via the SATA III interface. It delivers fast sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, making it a significant upgrade over traditional hard drives. This SSD is built with Samsung’s 3D V-NAND technology, which stacks memory cells in thirty-two layers to improve performance and endurance.

Whether you are booting your operating system, launching large applications, or transferring files, this drive offers quick and responsive storage. Its low power consumption also makes it suitable for laptops and other battery-sensitive devices.

Key features

• Uses 3D V-NAND flash memory arranged in thirty-two layers for enhanced speed and durability
• RAPID mode leverages system DRAM as a cache to boost performance during multitasking and large file transfers
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption ensures data security and complies with TCG Opal 2.0 standards
• Dynamic Thermal Guard technology monitors and manages temperature to maintain optimal performance and extend drive life
• Low power consumption with 3.3 W during active use and just 2 mW in standby, ideal for portable devices
• Endurance rating of 150 TBW supports long-term reliability for demanding workloads
• Backed by a ten-year limited warranty, reflecting Samsung’s confidence in the drive’s durability

Key specs

• Capacity: 512 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA III
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: 100,000
• Random write IOPS: 90,000
• Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware-based, TCG Opal 2.0 compliant
• Power consumption: 3.3 W active, 2 mW standby
• Endurance: 150 TBW
• Warranty: 10 years limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD connects through the SATA III interface, which is widely supported by most desktops, laptops, and workstations. Its 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays, making it a straightforward upgrade for systems that require reliable and fast storage without changing the existing hardware setup.

It works well in both consumer and professional environments, including gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and business computers that demand consistent performance and data security.