Samsung 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD

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Samsung 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
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.
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Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Overview

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.

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.
UPC: 887276303741

Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
Total: 500 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD
Read Speed
Random: 480,000 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 3500 MB/s
Write Speed
Random: 550,000 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 3300 MB/s
Read Speed
Random: 480,000 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 3500 MB/s
Write Speed
Random: 550,000 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 3300 MB/s
Buffer
512 MB
SSD Specs
Flash Controller
Samsung V-NAND 3-Bit MLC
Flash Memory Type
Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
SMART Support
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
Reliability / Data Integrity
Encryption
256-Bit AES (Hardware-Based)
Endurance (Total Bytes Written)
300 TB
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours
Electrical
Power Draw
5.8 W (Active)
9.0 W (Active)
30.00 mW (Idle)
Supported Voltage
3.3 VDC
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C
Operating Shock
1500 G / 0.5 ms
General
Dimensions
3.16 x 0.87 x 0.09" / 80.2 x 22.2 x 2.4 mm
Weight
0.28 oz / 8 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.6 x 3.95 x 0.9"

Samsung 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD Reviews

7th Place Out of 8 Tested

By Robert
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-12

I tested with with 7 other M.2 2280 ssds and it came in 7th place. It is not the fastest in my test setup, but it seems solid and the biggest difference was in the writes not the more important reads. The reads were strong. My test environment is a bit different. I had ssds from PNY, WD, Samsung, and OWC in the testing. Samsung good though at reporting the TBW and other data about the ssd itself, where some of the others we not as good. Furthermore, some would slow down to a crawl especially on writes, but this ssd did not. It is fine in my environment, but not the best price point relative to performance. I hope this helps someone.

It works like a charm!

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-27

It works smoothly. Great for the price vs. performance.

Ultra durable

By Roadkingwes
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-24

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always use Samsung SSD, in my builds, I've used other brands but Samsung is more durable and very fast, great brand and reputation

Easy to install

By Werbfurb
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-24

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this a month ago and its just a great easy to install storage device.

Great drive Great price

By Robert B
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-23

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great portable ssd drive and an incredible value also

Speeding along

By Raymond
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-23

The SSD drive is working fine. My computer is running smoothly after cloning my previous 256GB drive.

very good

By Sui Chih
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-08

very good

Blazing Fast

By Travis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-28

I ordered this over a weekend and I got it on a Tuesday, once all the parts were in I installed them and booted the new machine, it booted so fast my head is still spinning. Price was good and shipping was quick!

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