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WD Blue SA510 500GB — SATA · 560/520 MB/s · 500GB
Western Digital

WD Blue SA510 500GB

SATA · 560/520 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $50
VS
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB

SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB

85
/ 100
From $85
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, WD Blue SA510 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 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 1TB 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

WD Blue SA510 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

WD Blue SA510 500GB more score per dollar ($50 vs $85).

WD Blue SA510 500GB 85
vs
85 Samsung 870 EVO 1TB

Score breakdown

WD Blue SA510 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

WD Blue SA510 500GB versus Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec WD Blue SA510 500GB Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Interface
SATA
SATA
Capacity
▲ 500GB
1TB
Read/Write
560/520 MB/s
560/530 MB/s
Release year
2022
2020

WD Blue SA510 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

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB

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: WD Blue SA510 500GB vs Samsung 870 EVO 1TB

Which is better, WD Blue SA510 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +

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 1TB worth the price? +

At $85, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does WD Blue SA510 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 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, WD Blue SA510 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +

WD Blue SA510 500GB — more score per dollar ($50 vs $85). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.