Samsung SSD 860 QVO

Thanks in part to the latest flash-memory technology, the Samsung SSD 860 QVO offers a lot of fast storage capacity for minimal money. It's a winning internal solid-state drive for budget-minded upgraders.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Value optimized SSD: Built with Samsung V-NAND Technology, the 860 QVO SSD gives you huge storage, solid performance and reliability with exceptional value
  • Enhanced read write speeds: Sequential read and write performance levels of up to 550MB/s and 520MB/s, respectively
  • Intelligent Turbowrite: Accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer
  • Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1667
  • Warranty and compatibility: 3-year limited warranty; Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s interface, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface

PROS

+ Very affordable on a cost-per-gigabyte basis.
+ Comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.
+ Supports hardware encryption.
+ Excellent reliability ratings.

CONS

- Relatively short warranty.
- SATA only; no PCI Express version.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 06, 2018
Thanks in part to the latest flash-memory technology, the Samsung SSD 860 QVO offers a lot of fast storage capacity for minimal money. It's a winning internal solid-state drive for budget-minded upgraders.
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