Upgrading to SSD in my Macbook - Need Help Before Purchasing!

[alaurence96]

Hello,

I am about to purchase this Samsung SSD for my MacBook Pro https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CGJNLBB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1). I have seen videos and threads about this SSD working with my specific Macbook Pro but I want to check two things here first:

1. Despite having seen others provide positive feedback about using this in their Macbooks, is there anything anyone here has reservations about or does this seem like a good shout.
2. MOST IMPORTANTLY - is this the BEST I can do within that price range for an SSD upgrade? I do ideally want 1TB.

Thanks in advance!

Adam


Macbook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
2.9 GHz Intel Core i5
Mojave 10.14.6

 

[Audit13]

The Samsungs are know to result in higher battery drain that other models of SSD. Part of it may the result of its very high read and write speeds.

You can look at other SSDs such as the Adata sx8200 Pro and Sabrent Rocket.

 

[alaurence96]

The Samsungs are know to result in higher battery drain that other models of SSD. Part of it may the result of its very high read and write speeds.

You can look at other SSDs such as the Adata sx8200 Pro and Sabrent Rocket.

Thanks for that. Just to clarify as I am a noob, both of those options you suggested would work with my specific Macbook, and in both cases I would still need an adaptor as with the Samsung?

 

[Audit13]

Yes, just about any nvme drive will work.

I recommend buying the short sintech adapter.

Here's an excellent thread about nvme drives in MacBooks: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread....2034976/page-227?post=28089350#post-28089350