Description
Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1 TB (model MZ-77E1T0BW)
Tech Specs & Performance Highlights
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Form Factor & Interface: 2.5-inch, SATA III (6 Gb/s) drive with AHCI interface.
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Sequential Speeds: Up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write—close to SATA interface limits thanks to Samsung’s Intelligent Turbo Write buffer.
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Random IOPS: Rated around 98K read and 88K write.
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Endurance & Warranty: Rated for up to 600 TBW (Total Bytes Written), backed by a 5-year limited warranty—whichever comes first.
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NAND & Controller: Uses Samsung’s latest 128-layer TLC V-NAND and an updated “MKX/Metis” controller with 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache in the 1 TB model.
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Software Support: Samsung Magician software supports firmware updates, drive health monitoring, secure erase, and performance benchmarking. It also includes Data Migration tools for easy cloning.
User Experiences
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Many sellers and users praise its reliability, often citing it as one of the most stable and durable SATA SSDs. A user on Reddit noted:
“They are incredibly reliable compared to some other popular brands… far and away the best I deal with when it comes to failure rates and compatibility issues.”
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However, others point out that NVME SSDs now offer far superior speed at comparable prices, making SATA SSDs a niche solution best reserved for systems without M.2 slots.
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Speed (Seq.) | 560 MB/s read, 530 MB/s write |
| Random IOPS | 98K (read), 88K (write) |
| Endurance | 600 TBW, 5-year warranty |
| NAND Type | 128-layer TLC V-NAND |
| Controller/Cache | MKX controller, 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM |
| Software | Samsung Magician + Data Migration tools |
| Best For | SATA-based desktops/ laptops needing reliable upgrade |
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