Built using their V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash technology for reliable performance, the 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD from Samsung offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. Designed for tech enthusiasts, high-end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s, sequential write speeds of up to 3300 MB/s, an endurance of up to 300 TBW, up to 1.5 million hours MTBF, AES 256-bit encryption, and support for both SMART and TRIM. Moreover, it has an M.2 2280 form factor, which is compatible with a wide range of devices, and utilizes the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. Download Samsung's Smart Magician software to track your drive's health, performance, and install new updates, while Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard helps reduce the risk overheating to minimized performance drops.
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
Key Features
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- PCIe Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Built using their V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash technology for reliable performance, the 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD from Samsung offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. Designed for tech enthusiasts, high-end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s, sequential write speeds of up to 3300 MB/s, an endurance of up to 300 TBW, up to 1.5 million hours MTBF, AES 256-bit encryption, and support for both SMART and TRIM. Moreover, it has an M.2 2280 form factor, which is compatible with a wide range of devices, and utilizes the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. Download Samsung's Smart Magician software to track your drive's health, performance, and install new updates, while Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard helps reduce the risk overheating to minimized performance drops.
No Longer Available
Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Overview
General Features
Always Evolving SSD
Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for powerful computing with a reliability of 300 TBW.
Level Up Performance
The EVO 970 Plus reaches sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3300 MB/s.Powered by V-NAND technology, which improves NAND performance and delivers higher power efficiency, along with optimized firmware, a Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speed.
Design Flexibility
The 970 EVO Plus fits 500GB onto the compact M.2 2280 form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung's technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.
Endurance
Get up to 300 TBW with a limited 5-year limited for lasting performance. The 970 EVO Plus provides endurance powered by V-NAND technology and Samsung's quality.
Reliability
Samsung's nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable improved heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains proper operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.
Samsung Magician
The Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Specs
| Endurance (Total Bytes Written) | |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
Electrical
| Power Draw | |
| Operating Shock |
General
| Weight |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Reviews
See any errors on this page? Let us know
How does the encryption work? Assume full disk ...
How does the encryption work? Assume full disk encryption, but how is key derived/stored?
AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
see Samsung for more info: https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/ssd-970-evo-plus-nvme-m-2-500gb-mz-v7s500b-am/#specs
Date published: 2021-01-22
Will this Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB drive work ...
Will this Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB drive work in my HP 14-dq1033cl laptop? I currently have a 128GB drive in it and wanted to replace that with a larger drive. Thanks in advance.
It will if you have this formfactor on your laptop: M.2 2280 Form Factor.
Date published: 2021-12-28
Will this drive work with a Dell XPS 13 9360 ?
Will this drive work with a Dell XPS 13 9360 ?
Yes, the Samsung 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
BH #SAMZV7S500BA is compatible with a Dell XPS 13 9360.
Date published: 2020-11-23
Can this memory module work in Lenovo ideacentre ...
Can this memory module work in Lenovo ideacentre A340 series?
Yes, the Samsung 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
BH #SAMZV7S500BA is compatible with a Lenovo Ideacentre A340.
Date published: 2021-04-06
Is this SSD compatible with HP Omen ce0xx?
Is this SSD compatible with HP Omen ce0xx?
No, unfortunately the HP Omen ce0xx would be only compatible with the SATA interface.
Date published: 2021-02-09
Is this compatible for a macbook pro mid 2014?
Is this compatible for a macbook pro mid 2014?
Unfortunately not since the Macbook has a different pin layout for the ssd. But there is an alternative (a bit more expensive but compatible)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239059-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdab2mb05k_480gb_aura_internal_pcie.html
It comes in a 480GB and a 1TB with or without an enclosure.
The enclosure would be helpful if you plan on cloning your OS and software and you can use your current ssd externally as a portable drive.
Date published: 2020-04-19
Will this memory module work in a MSi gt73vr 6re ...
Will this memory module work in a MSi gt73vr 6re titan?
Yes, your laptop support this drive.
Date published: 2022-03-14
Does this support 2014 thinkpad X1 carbon?
Does this support 2014 thinkpad X1 carbon?
No it is not compatible. This 2nd gen laptop has a m.2 SATA slot, not NVME.
Date published: 2021-03-17