Product overview
The Samsung 870 EVO 250GB offers reliable SATA performance and daily speed to desktop and laptop computers with a 2.5-inch drive slot. Constructed on Samsung V-NAND and a sophisticated controller, it provides close to max-speed SATA throughput performance to boot faster, quicker application launches and enhanced multitasking, providing an instant upgrade to hard drives and older SSDs.
The 870 EVO is a hassle-free system to install with broad compatibility with different systems, a simple 2.5 inches / 7 mm install and strong endurance, making it an easy fit to workstations, home personal computers as well as small servers. Such functions as Intelligent TurboWrite caching, steady sustained performance, and system-wide drive health functionality will ensure that your system stays responsive and your data remains secure over many weeks of usage.
Key features
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To near-max speeds of SATA up to 560/530 MB/s sequential write/read.
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Good random performance in intelligent SLC caching (TurboWrite).
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5-year restricted warranty and 150 TBW life (250 GB model)
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Widespread compatibility: 2.5 Inch/7 mm form factor, SATA 6 Gb/s interface.
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High dependable V-NAND flash and enhanced MKX-class controller architecture.
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Software updates on drive management and firmware through the Samsung software.
Technical specifications
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Category |
Details |
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Model |
MZ-77E250B/AM (Samsung 870 EVO 250 GB) |
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Capacity |
250 GB |
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Form factor |
2.5″ drive, 7 mm height |
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Interface |
SATA 6 Gb/s (backward compatible with 3 Gb/s & 1.5 Gb/s) |
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Controller |
Samsung MKX-class |
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NAND |
Samsung V-NAND (TLC) |
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Sequential read |
Up to 560 MB/s |
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Sequential write |
Up to 530 MB/s |
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Random read (4K) |
Up to 98K IOPS (queue depth dependent) |
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Random write (4K) |
Up to 88K IOPS (queue depth dependent) |
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Cache |
Intelligent TurboWrite SLC cache; onboard DRAM |
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Endurance |
150 TBW |
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MTBF |
1.5 million hours (typical) |
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Encryption |
AES 256-bit hardware encryption; TCG Opal 2.0/IEEE 1667 support (host dependent) |
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Operating temperature |
0–70 °C |
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Power consumption |
Idle/active power optimized for laptops and desktops (mode dependent) |
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Dimensions / weight |
100 × 69.85 × 7 mm; ~45 g |
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Warranty |
5-year limited |
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In the box |
2.5″ SSD (software available via download) |
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Typical use cases |
System boot drive, everyday productivity, gaming libraries, media projects, and reliable storage upgrades |