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Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSD

EVO Select 512GB
EVO Select0.5TBUHS-ImicroSD
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REFURBNot available
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Price accurate as of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
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The Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSD is a 0.5TB UHS-I MicroSD in used condition. It has no current offer on Amazon; the in-stock alternatives nearest its capacity are listed below.

In stock instead - nearest to 0.5TB

6 in-stock listings · this listing has no current offer on Amazon · ranked by live cost per tb, refreshed every few hours

DriveCapacityCondition$/TBPrice
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD
Ultra 512GB
0.5TBREFURB$153.00$77Buy/View Price
PNY 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBREFURB$170.98$85Buy/View Price
Amazon Basics 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBREFURB$197.72$99Buy/View Price
Samsung 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBREFURB$198.00$99Buy/View Price
Silicon Power 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBNEW$199.94$100Buy/View Price
SanDisk 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBREFURB
This offer: sold by Amazon Resale · Amazon says Used / LikeNew · Amazon Resale's note: No item damage observed during inspection. Item will come in original packaging.
$200.86$100Buy/View Price
This is a refurbished or recertified listing

Recertified enterprise drives are pulled from datacentre fleets, tested and resold. They are usually the cheapest route to bulk capacity, and the risk is concentrated in the first weeks - so check SMART data the day it arrives rather than the day you need it. What recertified means · Refurbished warranty terms · Verify on arrival

Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$153.00$76.50Buy
PNY 512GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$170.98$85.49Buy
Amazon Basics 512GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$197.72$98.86Buy
Samsung 512GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$198.00$99.00Buy
Model context

Part of the Samsung line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSD is a 0.5TB UHS-I enterprise drive - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

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Specifications

Capacity0.5TB
Form FactormicroSD
InterfaceUHS-I
Recording TechUHS-I
Sector Size—
Workload Rating1TB/yr
Warranty—
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Market context

We do not have enough in-stock comparators of this type today to place this price against the rest of the market. The category page below ranks everything we do have.

Compare against every 0.5TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →
How it compares - 0.5TB UHS-I
#1SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD
$153.00/TB
#2SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD
Out of stock
#3PNY 512GB microSD
$170.98/TB
#4PNY 512GB microSD
$179.98/TB
#5Amazon Basics 512GB microSD
$197.72/TB

Frequently Asked Questions

This UHS-I cartridge requires a compatible UHS-I tape drive. UHS-I drives can also read the previous LTO generation.

BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26°C, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.

Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any UHS-I-compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
0.5TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 0 hours for 0.5TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Samsung support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 0.5TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.