Which SSD is better?

USAFRet

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Performance, they are near identical.
Both SATA III drives.

The Samsung is a 2.5" package, the WD Blue is a m.2 package.

What motherboard are you going to put this on?
The Samsung will work on any motherboard, the WD Blue only on some.
 

NowJoJo

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It will be going on a ASUS Z370-E

Is there anything better for about the same price?
 

USAFRet

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WD Blue 2.5", $130CAD, direct from Newegg instead of fleabay.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250087

Crucial MX500, $143 in either 2.5" or m.2 format.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820156173

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Performance between any of this is flip a coin. Same basic price, same performance.
I'd use any of those.