SSD Decision Help

Rucyn

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I've been looking into getting a SSD lately and I've come down to 2 choices.

SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5" 500GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147249

or

Crucial M500 480GB SATA 2.5" 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive CT480M500SSD1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148695

The Crucial drive was featured in Best SSD for the money here, but for around $20 more the Samsung EVO brand seems to have better performance. Is there any real difference between the 250GB and the 500GB versions for Samsung? Or anything I should know about them. If not what SSD would you recommend?