This is the only SSD that I've experienced. No comparison therefore. It works well, bug free. After one month, no worries. No significant improvement on Windows 7 boot by cons: Advanced big on software like Photoshop and 3ds Max DC 2015. Of these initialization Password 2-3min to 20sec, impressive! There is also a better flow of windows generally. In short, delighted the transition to SSD, which was done without a hitch with the M500.