Should I Purchase a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA M.2 SSD Manufactured in January 2018?

[Ambady]

Hi everyone,

I recently found a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA M.2 SSD 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:

1. Endurance: 300TBW
2. Performance: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 550/520 MB/s.
3. 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 and have heard good things about the 860 EVO's reliability. However, the Flipkart price of ₹4,999 (USD 59.11) 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!

 

[johnb35]

If its a brand new drive, I would get it if sata M2 is your only option which it seems it is. Or if its used, you need to check to see how much data has been written to it.

 

[beers]

That's pretty pricey for an old drive, although most SATA is going to give you about the same performance.

 

[Ambady]

If its a brand new drive, I would get it if sata M2 is your only option which it seems it is. Or if its used, you need to check to see how much data has been written to it.

The Samsung 860 EVO is listed on Flipkart as not new, and the product description confirms it's unused, so I believe it's in brand-new condition. However, I believe this model has been available since 2018 , 2019 or 2020, so it still seems like an old piece, despite being advertised as new.

 

[Ambady]

That's pretty pricey for an old drive, although most SATA is going to give you about the same performance.

I had the same thought about the price. But performance aspects like read/write speeds and TBW can vary depending on the manufacturer.