Which SSD for Macbook Pro 2011 Mavericks?

Hi,
Can anyone advise me which SSD should I get to run my MBP 2011 (Mavericks)?
I am debating btw Samsung 840Pro and Crucial M500 (250GB). I have read that Samsung 840Evo is not "Mac friendly".
Based on UserBenchMark, I have to go for the Samsung (http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Pro-256GB-vs-Crucial-M500-240GB /1408vs1551).
Thanks!
B

Thanks Clinton - It really helps!
Last question. Cost wise Samsung 840Pro is 1/3 more expensive thant Crucial M500.
On a MBP early 2011 running Mavericks, am I going to see a 31% speed increase compare to the M500 (link below)?
I am not budget driven and happy to spend more if I have a better ROI.
Thank you.
Bertil
FYI - http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Pro-256GB-vs-Crucial-M500-240GB /1408vs1551

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