Testseek.com have collected 148 expert reviews of the Samsung M.2 970 Evo NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung M.2 970 Evo NVMe PCIe.
April 2018
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Class-leading overall performance
Chart-topping random read performance from the 970 PRO
970 EVO warranty is now 5 years
PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol
Equipped with 3-bit MLC V-NAND technology
Available in 250GB
500GB
1TB and 2TB capacities
Excellent sequential and random read and write speeds
Performs equally well with compressible and incompressible data
Fantastic Performance
Up To 2TB Capacity
Included Software
High Endurance
Hardware-Based Encryption
Five-Years Warranty
Affordable (relatively) NVMe drive
Very fast until off cache
Available in up to 2TB capacity
Lightning-fast random reads and writes
Reasonable cost per gigabyte
Multiple capacity options
Easy-to-use Windows software
Long warranty
Strong Performance
Long Warranty
Low Latency
Very strong all-around performance
Particularly speedy with cache acceleration
Impressive 3154/2475 MBps read/write speed with ATTO
Prices run a bit high (but you get what you pay for)
Can get hot under heavy workloads
Expensive
Samsung's SSDs always tend to cost more than the competition but they also offer amazing performance. Now the 970 Evo 500GB is much more expensive than the Western Digital Black 3D 500GB drive which will definitely push some people away. Its s
Slows to just over 600MBps after cache is exceeded
250GB version is a much slower performer
Pricey upgrade for a mainstream PC that sees casual use
970 Pro Carries A Premium
970 EVO Occasionally Trails 960 Pro
Pricey for a mainstream drive
Doesn't move the game on dramatically
3-Bit MLC NAND offers less impressive sequential performance
Published: 2018-04-24, Author: Dave , review by: pcgamesn.com
Abstract: The new Samsung 970 EVO represents the evolution of the Korean giant's stacked 3-bit MLC memory tech, and shows just how dominant the company is in the SSD market. No-one else comes close. so if you want the best SSD, you want Samsung. And the best has...
Samsung has lost ground to other emerging products. The 970 EVO is better than the previous-gen models, but other 64-layer SSDs are just as fast. The 1TB 970 EVO leads in features such as endurance, warranty, and software value-adds, but price-conscious s...
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...
Published: 2021-02-06, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
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...
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Published: 2021-01-28, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
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...
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Published: 2020-10-12, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Under the hoods of the newest, skinniest laptops (and in the hollows of the latest desktop-PC motherboards), solid-state storage has undergone a transformation. Even if you're a close observer of all things tech, it's understandable if you didn't even rea...
Blazingly fast, NVMe PCIe SSDs are getting more affordable
A heatsink would be preferable
If you want a really responsive setup, with the quickest loading times out there, well, the Samsung 970 EVO SSDs are for you. But if you are just a gamer, well, a SATA SSD should suffice. But then again, who are we to tell you how to spend your money? For...
The WD Black SN750 is a good M.2 NVMe SSD overall. It did not outperform its predecessor, the WD Black 2018, by a huge margin; and I wasn't expecting either. Nevertheless, it did outperform its predecessor most of the time by a few MB/s. It also outperfor...
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