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2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Interesting product

Looks good awesome product looks like something i c

Reggie767

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

This is a nice and fast SSD and I think it's perfect to use for a Operating system

Raquel

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung 870 EVO 500 GB SSD - Gold Standard in SATA

If you're in the market for a reliable and high-performance SATA SSD, the Samsung 870 EVO 500 GB stands out as one of the best choices in its class. Whether you're upgrading an old laptop, building a budget PC, or adding extra storage to your desktop, this drive delivers in every key area - speed, reliability, and endurance. ?? Installation & Compatibility The 870 EVO comes in the familiar 2.5-inch SATA III form factor, making it easy to slot into virtually any modern or older system. Whether you're upgrading a laptop or installing into a desktop, the process is straightforward, and Samsung's Data Migration Software makes cloning your existing drive a breeze. ? Performance While SATA drives can't match NVMe SSDs in raw speed, the 870 EVO squeezes every drop of performance out of the SATA interface. With sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and write speeds up to 530 MB/s, it's noticeably faster than budget SSDs and light-years ahead of traditional hard drives. Boot times are nearly instant. File transfers are smooth and snappy. Apps and games load noticeably quicker. The drive uses Samsung's V-NAND technology and MKX controller, which provide excellent consistency under load, and virtually zero lag in daily tasks. ?? Reliability & Endurance Samsung has a long-standing reputation for durability, and the 870 EVO continues that tradition. With a 600 TBW (terabytes written) rating and a 5-year limited warranty, this SSD is built to last. It also features AES 256-bit hardware encryption, making it a solid pick for business users or anyone concerned about data security. ?? Software Ecosystem Samsung's Magician Software is a powerful bonus. It allows for firmware updates, performance optimization, health monitoring, and secure erases - all from a sleek, user-friendly interface. ?? Pros: Exceptional SATA performance Trusted Samsung quality and reliability Excellent endurance and warranty Easy installation and migration software Power-efficient and cool operation ?? Cons: Slightly more expensive than budget SSDs Limited by SATA interface (compared to NVMe) ?? Final Verdict: 9.5/10 The Samsung 870 EVO 500 GB is arguably the best SATA SSD you can buy. It's not the cheapest option, but it's worth every penny for the peace of mind, consistent performance, and long-term reliability. For anyone sticking with SATA - this is the drive to get.

JohnMAXIMUsWick

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Freaking awesome for the price

I have used this SSD for a few years now across 3 different PC builds. Currently it is my Windows boot drive with a few games on it, but dang is it ever a FAST boot drive. I have awesome load times in games like Halo, Forza Horizon 5 and even Ark Survival. Highly recommend this SSD

Djllama

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Outstanding performance

I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts. This solid-state drive has proven to be a reliable storage solution. Its performance has significantly enhanced the responsiveness of my system. The drive's efficiency has also contributed to improved battery life. Overall, it's a worthwhile upgrade.

Lsamsunglover

2025-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid device

Zero issues with this product. Was a reasonable price also.

Nick

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the b e s t.

Rock-solid reliability? Yes. Scorching fast read/write? Yes. Look no further for your SSD drives.

DomenshaKC

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

Great features work very well so far as I know this far

Anna

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great ssd

Great ssd fast and reliable I'm very happy with it!!!

Luixxxx

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

5 stars very satisfied , will bye again I recommend it to everyone I know

Zestyhoney

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great

The ssd is great no complaints for the preference, but the price is a bit too much.

LXGlexx

2025-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works great

It was pretty good. Works well, a little bulky, but its a working drive.

Benjiboy183

2025-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

This SSD has completely changed my PC. It was what I needed. I had an HDD and when I made the change, the boot speed was noticeable, and apart from the good quality it has. I've had my SSD for 2 years now and it has never failed me. Excellent product.

Erick

2025-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

This is a great features ans and so incredible i love it

Ogologo

2025-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Storage that you can count on!

This product is everything that I expected it to be and some. The performance provided along with its sheer reliability is absolutely second to none in my opinion. If you are looking for quality and budget friendly, you've found your match.

l2uler

2025-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

5 years going strong still!

I've been using this SSD for YEAARS now, letting it be the home to a good portion of my audio/video production resources and plug-ins that I tend to use frequently while working. The size and speed combo are a winner for resource hoarder production artists like myself.

Kris

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and reliable

Installed with relative ease and the interface is user friendly

MrDaramel

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, inexpensive, reliable

I have had this drive for 1 and half years, with no issues. I used it to replace my 500GB HDD and it sped through loading very heavy programs quickly! Accessing large spreadsheets is much faster than the older device.

TeargasHorse

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's great

Help full and would tell anyone that this is a very good product

Ericd

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great speed

I bought the 4tb external hard drive to take with me on my travels for extra space. So far it is working perfectly. It always sounds up and connects within seconds of being plugged in. The read and write always are on point.

Scruffycue

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great design

It's a great sss and I love the fact that there's no exposed PCB. It fits well with my PC build and I have it to boot all of my Steam games off of my library. It's been excellent with it. 10/10 purchase. Would buy again.

Noah

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Samsung Evo 870 Review

I currently use this as my main game storage for over 3 years now and still works like magic. Easy to set up and use and never runs out of storage

Yuno

2025-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing ssd!

This is an amazing slim hard drive device that i like a lot, it has a metal enclousure and so far it has improved my general confidence when securing videos and music around on a backpack to be attached on any device using an external reader

Joseph

2025-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Unexpectedly Uprising

This 1TB Samsung SSD is an outstanding upgrade that delivers on all fronts: speed, reliability, and ease of use. It's truly transformed my computing experience, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

BYLY

2025-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast sd

Fast and reliable i like it so much. I highly recommend

Sd c.

2025-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ramhard

The boost is amazing! Everyone should have this! You need this if you game.

Jtmoney0815

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

I recently upgraded to the Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD (SATA 2.5 inch) and couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment I installed it, I noticed a huge boost in speed and responsiveness. Boot times are lightning fast, applications launch instantly, and overall system performance feels like a brand-new machine. The installation was super easy-plug and play with no issues at all. Samsung's Magician software is a nice bonus too, making firmware updates and drive health monitoring simple. One thing I really appreciate is the reliability and durability that comes with Samsung's reputation. I trust this drive to keep my data safe and secure for the long haul. It runs cool and quiet, and I've had zero hiccups so far. If you're looking for a high-performance, dependable SSD, the 870 EVO is a no-brainer. Worth every penny!

Hazel3y3s

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gamer Girl Approved!

As a gamer and someone whose livelihood relies on my computer, I highly recommend this hard drive. It's fast, reliable, and an excellent deal. I love the speed, and it handles my gaming easily. Definitely would buy again.

MelpomeneTears

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great SSD

Super fast Solid State Drive. Par for the course from Samsung.

JAM46

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

2tb

great for tra sling and for so.eone who need to free up space on your laptop without ooe I g it to place a new memory perfect for a non tech person

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Samsung 870 EVO Specifications

General

General

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  • Family Line

    870 EVO SATA 2.5" SSD

  • Capacity

    250GB

  • Interface

    SATA 6 Gbps Interface

  • Compatibility

    Windows10/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux

Performance

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  • Speed

    Read/write speeds of up to 560/530 MB/s

  • Encryption

    Class 0 (AES 256) TCG/Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)

  • Interface

    SATA 6 Gb/s Interface, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface

  • Usage Application

    Client PCs

Storage

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  • Capacity

    250 GB (1 GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA)

Key Features

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  • Sequential Read Speed

    Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read

  • Sequential Write Speed

    Up to 530 MB/s Sequential Write

  • Cache Memory

    Samsung 512 MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM

  • Trim Support

    TRIM Supported

  • S.M.A.R.T. Support

    S.M.A.R.T Supported

  • GC (Garbage Collection)

    Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm

  • WWN Support

    World Wide Name supported

  • Device Sleep Mode Support

    Yes

Environmental Specs

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  • Shock

    1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

  • Form Factor

    Product: 2.5 inch

  • Average Power Consumption (system level)

    Average: 2.2 W
    Maximum: 3.5 W (Burst mode)

  • Power consumption (Idle)

    Max. 30 mW

Form Factor

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  • Reliability (MTBF)

    1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

Physical

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  • Dimension (W x H x D)

    3.94 x 2.75 x 0.27" (10 x 7 x 0.6cm)

  • Weight

    0.19 lbs (86g)

  • UPC Code

    00887276431994

About Samsung 870 EVO

FEATURED REVIEWS

Rock Solid and Very Fast

By Khan

installed the 870 evo to replace a hdd. has been installed for some months and i feel comfortable in writing a review now. the speed is incredible, both read and write speeds . used macrium reflect to clone the drive with no problems at all. i would recommend this drive and all samsung drives to anyone looking to increase performance and reliability.

SSD is Great

By CFREESE1977

ssd is great and fast. however, installation with samsung data migration wasn't great. it would only get up to 99 percent and shut down. i ended up spending $49.00 to install aomei to clone the disk.

The SSD all-star
The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung's pioneering technology.

Excellence in performance
Everyday users can now enjoy professional-level SSD performance with the 870 EVO, 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 that lets the SSD work faster, longer.

Industry-defining reliability
Meet the demands of each task. From everyday computing to 8K video processing - with up to 150 TBW under a 5-year limited warranty, plus a stable host experience, low lag with the 6th generation VNAND, and steady performance when multi-tasking with the powerful MKX controller.

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
Make your drive work smoothly with enhanced Samsung Magician 6 software that helps you easily manage your drive, keep up with the latest updates, monitor the drive's health and status, or even enhance its performance.

World's No. 1 Flash Memory Brand
Experience the performance and reliability that you can only get from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust.

Samsung 870 EVO Features

  • 2.5" SATA III Form Factor
  • 560MB/s Seq. Read
  • 530MB/s Seq. Write
  • Secure Encryption
  • Innovative V-NAND Technology with Enhanced Read/Write Performance
  • Intelligent TurboWrite
  • Samsung Magician software

Key Features

  • 2.5" SATA III Form Factor
  • 560MB/s Seq. Read
  • 530MB/s Seq. Write
  • Secure Encryption
  • Innovative V-NAND Technology with Enhanced Read/Write Performance
  • Intelligent TurboWrite

What's in the box:

  • Samsung 250GB 870 EVO 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
  • Samsung 5 Year Limited Warranty