Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the Samsung 2.5 inch 870 Evo SATA600 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung 2.5 inch 870 Evo SATA600.
January 2021
(86%)
89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
2236 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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Available in 250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB and 4TB capacities
Equipped with 3-bit MLC V-NAND technology
Good sequential and random read and write speeds
Features Intelligent TurboWrite technology
Large DRAM cache
Supports TRIM and garbage collection
AES 25
Fantastic Performance
Up To 4TB Capacity
Samsung Magician Software
Hardware-Based Encryption
5-Year Warranty
Lots of storage
Good pricing on used market
Does not take up M.2 slots
Decent sustained write speeds
Very low idle power usage
DRAM cache
Much faster than mechanical HDDs
No risk of thermal throttling
Five-year warranty
Solid performance
Excellent durability
Great warranty
Choice of capacity
Useful and userfriendly companion software
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 4 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Dimension (WxHxD)
100 X 69.85 X 6.8 (mm)
Weight
48g
Features
At first g
Excellent performance
Especially with small file operations
Unlike the QVO
Long writes don't slow down
Reliable and responsive architecture
Appealing aesthetics
AES 256-bit encryption
Capacities up to 4TB
5-year warranty
Software suite
Record-setting 4K results for SATA drives
Strong write-durability rating
Samsung Magician is the gold standard of SSD management software
Solid performance for a SATA-based drive
Great software support
Available up to 4TB
Priced well
The editors didn't like
Not as fast as NVMe SSDs
Pricier Than Competition
The biggest downside of the 870 Evo 500GB is its high pricetag and there are plenty of SSDs on the market that deliver close to the performance of the 870 Evo while being significantly cheaper. At $130
The 870 Evo 500GB costs a
Lower performance than NVMe SSDs
Quite expensive (new drive)
Very small SLC cache
Physically larger than M.2 SSDs
Not a massive uptick in performance over 860 EVO
4TB model is pricey
Slower than NVMe M.2
Expensive
A little expensive
Premium price
SATA drives still have a lower ceiling than PCI Express for large file transfers
Published: 2021-01-20, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Samsung's been at the top of the SSD storage food chain since the day the company entered the market, and the 870 EVO honors that tradition. It's the fastest SATA SSD we've tested, it's available in up to 4TB of capacity, and it's exceedingly affordable g...
Abstract: It's very hard for a SATA drive to set itself apart from the crowd. Every drive has to have the same basic size and shape, so it will fit into a standard bay. And performance is strictly limited by the interface, which can only transfer data at a rate o...
Published: 2021-04-15, Author: Mark , review by: techradar.com
The fastest yet, Write endurance, A size for everyone
Samsung 980 exists, Puzzling price
The Samsung 870 Evo is a fantastic SATA SSD, but it's competing for a place on a computer budget that can be much better filled by PCIe SSDs that prove better in almost every way without even bumping up the price...
Published: 2021-02-10, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
There's no shortage of competitive SSDs on the market today. However, with a reputation as strong as Samsung's, as well as knowing they use their own high-quality V-NAND, with excellent build quality and a great warranty, it's hard not to be impressed wit...
Published: 2021-02-01, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: The SATA SSD market went pretty quiet in recent years, thanks to the rise of NVMe SSDs, including Samsung's own PCIe Gen 3 and now Gen 4 offerings too – review coming next week on the 980 Pro by the way so make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it...
Reliable and responsive architecture, Appealing aesthetics, AES 256-bit encryption, Capacities up to 4TB, 5-year warranty, Software suite,
Premium price
Samsung's 870 EVO is one of the most responsive SATA SSDs we have tested. Fast, efficient, and well-backed by Samsung, the 870 EVO is our top choice for a solid SATA SSD...
We first saw Samsung's six-generation 1xx layer 3-bit MLC (TLC to you and me) V-NAND when we reviewed the PCIe Gen 4 SSD9 80 PRO drive (HERE), but now it features in a model series further down the food chain in the shape of the 2.5in SATA 6Gb/s SSD 870 E...
Very good performance, Feature-rich software, Good endurance, High capacities at proportional prices
Relatively expensive,
In terms of performance, there's nothing that the Samsung SSD 870 Evo does better than its predecessor, the Samsung SSD 860, at least as far as what the average consumer will experience in everyday use. This release is purely about Samsung moving to newer...
Abstract: Looking to upgrade your aging laptop ? You can do only so much without a fabrication plant or a tech-savvy witch doctor at your service. In most cases, your options are limited to three: (1) Wipe the machine clean, and reinstall the operating system and y...
Abstract: Today, you'd be forgiven for thinking that " SSD " stood for "seriously speedy drive." Indeed, we'd lobby for that change. Why? Over the last five years, solid-state drives (SSDs) have changed their shapes, speeds, and storage stripes with such agility th...
