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Samsung 990 EVO Plus vs Samsung 870 QVO

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The contenders.

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

2 TB · bare M.2 2280 module · MZ-V9S2T0

Samsung 990 EVO Plus bare M.2 SSD with a visible 2TB label, from Samsung's official product gallery.
2TBSTATED SPEC
Room for your library
2 TB
Time under warranty
5 years
Exact model & source notes

A 2 TB NVMe module for a compatible M.2 slot, using host-memory caching.

Reviewed 06/09/2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Different details.
A better fit for you.

2 TBTB8 TB
5 yearsyears3 years
1,200 TBTB2,880 TB
10 different specification fields Explore the differencesPublished facts, not a quality rating.
THE CONTENDER

Samsung 870 QVO

8 TB · 2.5-inch SATA drive · MZ-77Q8T0

Grey Samsung 870 QVO enclosure, front view supplied on Samsung's exact 8TB MZ-77Q8T0B/AM product page.
8TBSTATED SPEC
Room for your library
8 TB
Time under warranty
3 years
Exact model & source notes

An 8 TB SATA SSD for a compatible 2.5-inch bay, with separate data and power connectors.

Reviewed 06/09/2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
THE DETAILS, BROUGHT TO LIFE

The differences, made visible.

Samsung 990 EVO PlusSamsung 870 QVO

Room for your library

2TB8TB

6 TB apart

Decimal storage capacity: 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Formatting and system use reduce available space.

Specification conditions

Samsung 990 EVO Plus: Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

Samsung 870 QVO: Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

Time under warranty

5years3years

2 years apart

The limited warranty ends at the time limit or write threshold, whichever comes first. This is not expected lifespan; eligibility and full terms apply.

Specification conditions

Samsung 990 EVO Plus: Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

Samsung 870 QVO: Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

The write threshold

1,200TB2,880TB

1,680 TB apart

Total data written under the stated warranty threshold. More capacity can raise this limit without extending the warranty period. It is not a predicted failure point.

Specification conditions

Samsung 990 EVO Plus: Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 870 QVO: Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.

Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.

THE DECISION BEHIND THE NUMBERS

What each choice asks of you.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

What it brings

What to check

  • Peak writes rely on TurboWrite; these figures do not describe every sustained workload.

Samsung 870 QVO

What it brings

What to check

CHECK EVERY DETAIL

The full picture.

How we verify products
11 sourced specifications
Source-backed specifications for Samsung 990 EVO Plus and Samsung 870 QVO
SpecificationSamsung 990 EVO PlusSamsung 870 QVO
Capacity2000 GBManufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.Source 8000 GBManufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.Source
SSD / HDDSSDManufacturer specificationSource SSDManufacturer specificationSource
Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe 2.0Manufacturer specificationSource SATA 6 Gb/s; also supports SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/sManufacturer specificationSource
Form factorM.2 2280Manufacturer specificationSource 2.5-inchManufacturer specificationSource
Dimensions including heatsinkMaximum 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm; no factory heatsinkManufacturer specificationSource 100 × 69.85 × 6.8 mmManufacturer specificationSource
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s read; 6300 MB/s writeManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 7950X, X670E Taichi, Windows 11 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; results depend on firmware, workload and host.Source Up to 560 MB/s read; 530 MB/s cached write; 160 MB/s after TurboWriteManufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 claims: Core i7-7700K, Z270-A, Windows 10 Pro. The 160 MB/s after-cache figure applies to 2/4/8 TB, not the 1 TB model.Source
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; Samsung limited-warranty terms applyManufacturer specificationSource 3 years or 2880 TB written, whichever comes first; Samsung limited-warranty terms applyManufacturer specification · Warranty eligibility depends on the purchased retail product and full terms.Source Source
Limited warranty time5 yearsManufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.Source 3 yearsManufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.Source Source
Warranty write threshold1200 TBManufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.Source 2880 TBManufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.Source
NAND typeSamsung V-NAND TLCManufacturer specificationSource Samsung V-NAND QLC (4-bit MLC)Manufacturer specificationSource
Cache arrangementHost Memory Buffer (HMB)Manufacturer specificationSource 8 GB LPDDR4 DRAMManufacturer specificationSource

Shading means different, not better. Missing fields are excluded from “differences only”. Specifications alone do not establish real-world performance or compatibility.

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FIRST CHOICE
Samsung 990 EVO Plus bare M.2 SSD with a visible 2TB label, from Samsung's official product gallery.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

2 TB · bare M.2 2280 module · MZ-V9S2T0

Capacity
2000 GB
SSD / HDD
SSD
Interface and version
PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe 2.0
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CapacityManufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
2000 GB
SSD / HDDManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
SSD
Interface and versionManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe 2.0
Form factorManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
M.2 2280
Dimensions including heatsinkManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Maximum 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm; no factory heatsink
Rated performance and conditionsManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 7950X, X670E Taichi, Windows 11 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; results depend on firmware, workload and host.Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Up to 7250 MB/s read; 6300 MB/s write
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; Samsung limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty timeManufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
5 years
Warranty write thresholdManufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
1200 TB
NAND typeManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Samsung V-NAND TLC
Cache arrangementManufacturer specificationSamsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Manufacturer source
CONTENDER
Grey Samsung 870 QVO enclosure, front view supplied on Samsung's exact 8TB MZ-77Q8T0B/AM product page.

Samsung 870 QVO

8 TB · 2.5-inch SATA drive · MZ-77Q8T0

Capacity
8000 GB
SSD / HDD
SSD
Interface and version
SATA 6 Gb/s; also supports SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s
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All specifications & citations
CapacityManufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.Samsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
8000 GB
SSD / HDDManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
SSD
Interface and versionManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
SATA 6 Gb/s; also supports SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s
Form factorManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
2.5-inch
Dimensions including heatsinkManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
100 × 69.85 × 6.8 mm
Rated performance and conditionsManufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 claims: Core i7-7700K, Z270-A, Windows 10 Pro. The 160 MB/s after-cache figure applies to 2/4/8 TB, not the 1 TB model.Samsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
Up to 560 MB/s read; 530 MB/s cached write; 160 MB/s after TurboWrite
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableManufacturer specification · Warranty eligibility depends on the purchased retail product and full terms.Samsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung UK — 870 QVO 8 TB specifications and warranty
3 years or 2880 TB written, whichever comes first; Samsung limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty timeManufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.Samsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung UK — 870 QVO 8 TB specifications and warranty
3 years
Warranty write thresholdManufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.Samsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
2880 TB
NAND typeManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
Samsung V-NAND QLC (4-bit MLC)
Cache arrangementManufacturer specificationSamsung 870 QVO — manufacturer specifications
8 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Manufacturer source

Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 05/09/2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.