whats the benefits of the pro over the evo?

The primary difference is that the 860 Pro version has sequential read speeds are up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530 MB/s, with newer chips and a different controller. The 860 EVO has sequential read speeds are up to 550 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 520 MB/s, and probably has the previous generation of chips and controller. Keep in mind that these are max Sequential speeds, random read/writes and average read/writes are going to be slower. The random and average read/write speeds is where you will see the biggest difference in performance. After taking a second look at the specks of both, if you aren't rendering 4k video or something like that I would save money and get the EVO.

According to Samsung's website, it is "Samsung V-NAND 2bit MLC".

When cloning the desktop harddrive to the ssd is a usb to sata adapter required or can the cloning be handled after mounting the ssd in the desktop?

You said that this SSD is used on a desktop PC. So you can connect both the original hard drive and the SSD using SATA cables. Or you can mount one with SATA cable and the other one with USB to SATA adapter. It doesn't matter which hard drive is connected with which. As long as your cloning software recognizes both drives. Just make sure that the USB to SATA adapter and the USB port you connect to are both USB 3.0. The speed is much faster with USB 3 ports and adapter. Hope this helps.

Would this be compatible with a macbook pro 15" late 2011 model?

The machine I am using right now is my Mid-2012 MBP 13 inch. I cloned one of these drives into this machine at the beginning of November. This "vintage" ol'girl with 16GB of RAM (that's right sixteen GB) now screams along. I think that I have a couple more years of useful life in it. This is a good price for the Samsung PRO model, it will likely come down in price, like most electronics.

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Samsung 860 PRO 512GB V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-76P512BW)

Samsung 860 PRO 512GB V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-76P512BW)

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Brand
Samsung
Colour
Schwarz
Compatible devices
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Connectivity technology
SATA
Digital storage capacity
512 GB
Hard disk description
Solid State

⚡560 MB/s read speed

💾512GB ultra-fast storage

🔗SATA III 6 Gb/s interface

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🚀 Upgrade your speed, upgrade your game!

ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY - Engineered with advanced V-NAND technology and a robust controller to ensure durability for gamers, creatives, and IT pros.
PLUG PLAY COMPATIBILITY - Fits standard 2.5” SATA III slots, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & 1.5 Gb/s interfaces for effortless upgrades.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR WORKFLOW - Ideal for 4K video editing, gaming, and business applications demanding consistent high-speed data transfer.
LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEK DESIGN - Compact 7mm form factor and just 60 grams—perfect for laptops, workstations, and NAS setups.
BLAZING FAST V NAND PERFORMANCE - Experience up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write speeds for seamless multitasking and heavy workloads.

The Samsung 860 PRO 512GB SSD leverages cutting-edge V-NAND technology and a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface to deliver blazing sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and write speeds up to 530 MB/s. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor and robust controller ensure reliable, sustained performance for demanding professional and creative workloads, making it a top-tier choice for gamers, IT specialists, and content creators seeking a dramatic boost over traditional HDDs.

Specifications

ASIN	B07836C6YV
Best Sellers Rank	53,726 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 270 in Internal Solid State Drives
Box Contents	2.5" (7mm) SATA III (6Gb/s) SSD & User Manual (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included).
Brand Name	Samsung
Cache Memory Installed Size	512
Color	Schwarz
Compatible Devices	This drive is compatible with servers and arrays that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives
Country of Origin	Korea, Republic of
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,154)
Data Transfer Rate	6 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	512 GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00887276247434
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	ATA-4
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	1
Hard-Drive Size	512 GB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Type Name	Samsung 860 PRO 512GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76P512BW)
Item Weight	60 Grams
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics DAV
Manufacturer Part Number	MZ-76P512BW
Media Speed	530 MB/s
Model Name	860 PRO
Model Number	MZ-76P512BW
Network Connectivity Technology	SATA
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Portable
Read Speed	560 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	personal, gaming, business
UPC	887276247434

Reviews

P**R

Excellent SSD! It's is very fast, my comp is much smoother after installing it. Although my Alienware 17 laptop is much slower when I use ACHI mode which is weird cause it's supposed to be faster in ACHI mode. So I dont use ACHI mode and leave it off.

27.10.2019

D**N

This was for replacing an existing 1TB HDD on an old Windows 10 computer with this SSD. The speed improvement was dramatic around 10 fold. Would highly recommend this as an easy way to dramatically increase the performance of an old Windows laptop.

7.05.2021

A**R

I am using this 860 Pro with my Blackmagic 4K Production Camera and I must say is is one of the best buy. Its completely smooth while recording 4K raw data

21.05.2020

M**G

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25.02.2019

P**.

Bought this SSD to replace the failing mechanical hard disk (making heavy noise while moving laptop) in my Sony Vaio. After replacing it, everything is blazing fast booting, opening/closing applications etc. Recommend this to anybody who wants best performance from SSD.

5.09.2020

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