The SSD market is getting faster and faster, The Samsung 870 EVO is the latest iteration of Samsung’s very popular mainstream SATA SSD, preceded by the Samsung 860 EVO which is deemed as one of the most popular SATA drives from Samsung. The 870 EVO uses Samsung’s TurboWrite variable secondary cache algorithm, in which the main NAND is treated as SLC by writing only a single bit per voltage level. That should allow top write performance until the drive nears full capacity. As a rule of thumb, you should stay below 75 percent of capacity when using SSDs or performance will suffer.

The Samsung 870 EVO achieves the maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds. Everyday users can now enjoy professional-level SSD performance. Intelligent TurboWrite accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.

Providing up to 2,400 TBW under a 5year limited warranty, the Samsung 870 EVO meets the industry’s leading standards of reliability. It withstands tasks from everyday computing to 8K video processing and comes equipped with the latest 6th Gen. VNAND and MKX controller that ensures a stable host experience.

The Samsung 870 EVO passed compatibility tests with major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices. As the latest entry in the globally best-selling EVO series, the 870 EVO‘s proven versatility is compatible with the systems and tasks of any user.

Tech Specifications for Samsung 870 EVO

  • Form Factor: 2.5 inch
  • Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s Interface, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface
  • Storage Memory: Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC
  • Cache Memory: Samsung 1 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
  • Controller: Samsung MKX Controller
  • Application: Client PCs/Laptops
  • Weight: Apporx 45.0g
  • Dimension (W x H x D): 100 x 69.85 x 6.8 mm
  • Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
  • Warranty: 5 Years Limited Warranty or 600 TBW Limited Warranty

Special Feature of Samsung 870 EVO

  • TRIM Support: TRIM Supported
  • S.M.A.R.T Support: S.M.A.R.T Supported
  • GC (Garbage Collection): Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
  • Encryption Support: AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0),TCG/Opal, IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
  • WWN Support: World Wide Name supported
  • Device Sleep Mode Support: Yes

Performance Data of Samsung 870 EVO

  • Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
  • Sequential WriteUp to 530 MB/s Sequential Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration ** Measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated.
  • Random Read (4 KB, QD32)Up to 98,000 IOPS Random Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration ** Measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated.
  • Random Write (4 KB, QD32)Up to 88,000 IOPS Random Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration ** Measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated.
  • Random Read (4 KB, QD1)Up to 13,000 IOPS Random Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration ** Measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated.
  • Random Write (4 KB, QD1)Up to 36,000 IOPS Random Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration ** Measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated.

Environment

  • Average Power Consumption (System Level): Average: 2.5 W *Maximum: 4.0 W (Burst mode)* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration.
  • Power consumption (Idle): Max. 30 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration.
  • Allowable Voltage: 5V ± 5% Allowable voltage
  • Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
  • Operating Temperature: 0 – 70 ℃ Operating Temperature
  • Shock: 1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

Upgrading to the Samsung 870 EVO is made easy for anyone with a desktop PC or laptop that supports a standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor. Enjoying this masterpiece SSD is as convenient as plugging in the 870 EVO into a SATA slot, and letting the renewed migration software take care of the rest.

Make your drive work like magic. The new and improved Samsung Magician 6 software will keep your SSD in check. You can easily manage your drive with a wide range of useful tools to keep up with the latest updates, monitor the drive’s health and status, or even enhance its performance.

Software

  • Magician Software for SSD management, Data.
  • Migration Software for SSD upgrade

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The Samsung 870 EVO is easily the best performer in its class and a top performer in any class across all usage scenarios. If you never write very large files, you could opt for the cheaper 870 QVO. Just make sure you go for a capacity well beyond what you think you’ll need. If you’re not strapped for cash, the Samsung 870 EVO SSD is easily the better drive.