Best 500GB Integral SSDs
There are 6 500GB Integral SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Integral M Series M.2 2280 at 2000 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Integral ULTIMAPRO X (3675 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 520–2000 MB/s at 500GB.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Integral SSD is a capacity-first shortlist. Everything here is available at this size, across interfaces and price tiers, so the choice comes down to how fast you need it and how much rewriting it will take. Integral specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
500GB is a sensible OS-plus-a-few-games size.
Usually chosen for: buyers who have already settled on the size and are picking on specs.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 500GB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Integral M Series M.2 2280 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2263XT (2-Core, 4 | 2000* | 256 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Integral ULTIMAPRO X 250GB, 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB | Mid-range | Phison S12 PS3112-S12 | 560* | 3675 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Integral M.2 SATA III 22X80 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Low-end | PHISON PS3111-S11T | 560* | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 | Low-end | PHISON PS3111-S11T | 560* | — | Find on Amazon | |
| 5 |  Integral C SERIES 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Low-end | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 530* | 480 | Find on Amazon |
| 6 |  Integral V SERIES 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Low-end | Marvell 88NV1120 | 520* | 160 | Find on Amazon |
* family rating — the manufacturer does not publish a 500GB figure for this drive.
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
Staying with Integral means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.