SSK SD500 500GB Portable SSD

Specifications

Capacity

500GB

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Form Factor

Portable

Read Speed

1.1 GB/s

Endurance

—

Warranty

2 years

Brand

SSK

Price / TB

$185.98/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The SSK SD500 is the capacity floor of this category at 500GB and $92.99 ($0.186/GB). It reads at 1,050 MB/s and writes at 1,000 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2, matching the Lexar ES3 1TB's speed tier at half the capacity. The Lexar ES3 1TB ($174.99) costs $82 more and delivers 2x the storage at $0.175/GB, which is actually cheaper per gigabyte than this drive. If 500GB is sufficient, the SSK is a compact, budget-friendly choice with strong aluminium heat dissipation for sustained transfers. If storage needs are at or above 1TB, the Lexar ES3 is better value per gigabyte immediately. At 4.5 stars from 3,653 reviews, reliability data is strong for a budget SSD. The correct buyer is someone with a hard 500GB capacity limit or a $93 budget ceiling, not someone who expects to fill 500GB and upgrade later.