Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SATA SSD

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SATA III · 2.5-inch · 1TB · V-NAND TLC

The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB is widely considered the best SATA SSD available, delivering maximum performance from the SATA III interface. Sequential reads and writes reach 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s respectively, effectively saturating the 6Gbps SATA bandwidth limit. Samsung's in-house V-NAND TLC, MKX controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite buffer provide class-leading sustained write performance that outlasts competitors during large file transfers. At approximately $65 for 1TB, pricing has become very competitive as the market has shifted focus to NVMe. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it perfect for upgrading older laptops and desktops that lack M.2 slots, breathing new life into aging systems. Samsung's Magician software provides comprehensive drive management. The 600TBW endurance rating and five-year warranty ensure longevity. Data migration software simplifies the upgrade process from older drives. While NVMe has eclipsed SATA for new builds, the 870 EVO remains the definitive choice for SATA upgrades and systems limited to the 2.5-inch form factor, delivering the most consistent and reliable SATA SSD experience available.

60

Overall

28

Performance

82

Value

92

Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW600 TB
Warranty5 years

Performance

Sequential Read560 MB/s
Sequential Write530 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS98,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS88,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power2.5W

Storage

Capacity1,024 GB
InterfaceSATA III
Form Factor2.5-inch
NAND TypeV-NAND TLC
ControllerSamsung MKX
DRAM CacheYes

Value

Price per TB$65/TB $/TB

Random

CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Read
96 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
88 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
83.2 seconds
File Copy 50GB
97.5 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
9.8 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
558 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
528 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
480 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
40 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
35/100

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