Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD

The Samsung 870 EVO is a little pricier than the competition, but it’s also faster with small file operations. You get what you pay for, and in this case, you get a lot.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld
Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD 1

Product details

  • THE SSD ALL-STAR: The latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung's pioneering technology. S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
  • EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE: Enjoy professional level SSD performance which maximizes the SATA interface limit to 560 530 MB/s sequential speeds,* accelerates write speeds and maintains long term high performance with a larger variable buffer, Designed for gamers and professionals to handle heavy workloads of high-end PCs, workstations and NAS
  • INDUSTRY-DEFINING RELIABILITY: Meet the demands of every task — from everyday computing to 8K video processing, with up to 600 TBW** under a 5-year limited warranty***
  • MORE COMPATIBLE THAN EVER: The 870 EVO has been compatibility tested**** for major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices
  • UPGRADE WITH EASE: Using the 870 EVO SSD is as simple as plugging it into the standard 2.5 inch SATA form factor on your desktop PC or laptop; The renewed migration software takes care of the rest
  • SAMSUNG MAGICIAN SOFTWARE: Samsung Magician 6 software**** helps you easily manage your drive, keep up the latest updates, monitor the drive's health and status, or even enhance its performance
  • WORLD'S #1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: Experience the performance and reliability from the world's #1 brand for flash memory since 2003;***** All firmware & components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM & NAND, are produced in-house

PROS

+ Excellent performance, especially with small file operations
+ Unlike the QVO, long writes don't slow down

CONS

- A little expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCWorld on January 19, 2021
The Samsung 870 EVO is a little pricier than the competition, but it’s also faster with small file operations. You get what you pay for, and in this case, you get a lot.
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