Drive comparison
MZ-76E500 vs MZ-77E500
Samsung 860 EVO 0.5TB and Samsung 870 EVO 0.5TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Samsung
860 EVO 0.5TB
MZ-76E500
SATA 6 Gb/s · 2.5-inch
$69.99
Amazon US · Used / renewed listing ↗ASIN B0781Z7Y3S · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:43 UTC
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Samsung
870 EVO 0.5TB
MZ-77E500
SATA 6 Gb/s · 2.5-inch
$224.37
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B08QBMD6P4 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:43 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Sequential read (up to MB/s): MZ-76E500 lists 550; MZ-77E500 lists 560.
- Sequential write (up to MB/s): MZ-76E500 lists 520; MZ-77E500 lists 530.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MZ-76E500 | MZ-77E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Product family | 860 EVO | 870 EVO |
| Model number | MZ-76E500 | MZ-77E500 |
| Capacity (TB) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Endurance (TBW) | 300 | Not recorded |
| Sequential read (up to MB/s) | 550 | 560 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first |
| Sequential write (up to MB/s) | 520 | 530 |
Compatibility and buying checks
- Sequential speeds are manufacturer maxima, not measured game load times. Check your PCIe generation, M.2 dimensions and cooling clearance. The lower of the time or endurance limit normally governs a limited SSD warranty.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
MZ-76E500
Samsung 860 EVO manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MZ-77E500
Samsung 870 EVO manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.