SeekerSamsung 960 Pro
The Samsung 960 Pro M.2 provides unbeatable sequential performance, but comes at a high cost. You’ll need the right motherboard or PCIe adaptor and a large sum of money to buy the drive. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for an internal drive with the best read/write speeds, the 960 Pro is our top recommendation.
-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor
Product details
- M.2 (2280) - PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express SSD for Client PCs
- V-NAND Client SSD ideal for GAMING, high-performance tower desktops and small form factor PC’s
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 3500MB/s and Sequential Write Speeds up to 2100MB/s
- Samsung magician software delivers SSD management and automatic firmware updates
- Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration. AES Encryption: AES 256-bit for User Data Encryption, TCG Opal
- 5 year limited warranty. NOTE: Refer user manual and instructional guide before using the product.
PROS
+ Huge speed gains over older SSDs
+ Smart, small design
+ Long warranty
CONS
- High price
- Slightly slower with smaller files
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechAdvisor on November 02, 2016
The Samsung 960 Pro M.2 provides unbeatable sequential performance, but comes at a high cost. You’ll need the right motherboard or PCIe adaptor and a large sum of money to buy the drive. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for an internal drive with the best read/write speeds, the 960 Pro is our top recommendation.
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By TrustedReviews on December 09, 2016
Samsung was the first company to bring real consumer PCI-E-based M.2 drives to the market, but it’s hardly a new player in this arena – the firm released several OEM drives before it made a huge impact with last year’s
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By TrustedReviews on December 09, 2016
The upgraded V-NAND and controller help the Samsung deliver incredible performance.
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