Best disk internal SSD for end 2009 27 "?

Hello!

I am trying to decide the best new (1 TB or 2 TB) internal SSD for my October 2009 27 "iMac (3.06 GHz Core 2 Duo).

I see OWC has a drive and a kit that are certainly compatible, but the Samsung EVO and PRO seem to get better feedback. Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated!

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