1000 GB · M.2 2280 · SNV3S/1000G
A 1 TB (1000 GB) PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD rated up to 6,000 MB/s read and 4,000 MB/s write, in a single-sided M.2 2280 module with a 320 TB endurance rating.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW
A 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD rated up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,300 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND, 1 GB LPDDR4 cache and a 600 TB write rating.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.
Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
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.
10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsManufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range; distinct from operation. Samsung lists −45 °C for this model, lower than the −40 °C of most Samsung drives.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Single-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Current page and revision 3 PDF identify only an in-house controller. Revision history says the controller name was removed; no fixed commercial codename is assigned.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cellEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limitsSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread result with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated manufacturer setup. The 2 TB model's 62,000 IOPS figure does not apply to this 1 TB model.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The regional page supports device sleep. Host support is required; the separately published L1.2 power state is not measured laptop battery life.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
The complete reviewed exact manufacturer technical source identifies NVMe but does not state its protocol version. Omission does not establish a different revision or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes low power use but gives no power figures for this model. No estimate is invented.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · 1 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on i7-7700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, Gigabyte GA-Z270X, Windows 10 Pro K x64. This differs from the 32 GB performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The regional page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Kingston NV3 | Samsung 970 EVO Plus |
|---|---|---|
Capacity SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
SSD / HDD Sources | SSD | SSD |
Interface and versionDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe | PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe |
Form factor SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensionsDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Single-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm |
Drive weightDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 7 g | 8 g |
Module sides SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus No source recorded. | Single-sided | Not provided |
Factory heatsink SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | No |
Thermal design SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Up to 6000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4000 MB/s sequential write | Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3300 MB/s cached sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 6000 MB/s | 3500 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 4000 MB/s | 3300 MB/s |
Rated random read SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 600000 IOPS |
Rated random write SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 550000 IOPS |
Rated random read, QD1 SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 19000 IOPS |
Rated random write, QD1 SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread result with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated manufacturer setup. The 2 TB model's 62,000 IOPS figure does not apply to this 1 TB model. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 60000 IOPS |
NAND type SourcesKingston NV3 Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell | Not listed by the manufacturer | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
DRAM cache present SourcesKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | Yes |
Controller SourcesKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Current page and revision 3 PDF identify only an in-house controller. Revision history says the controller name was removed; no fixed commercial codename is assigned. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | Samsung in-house controller |
Cache arrangement SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM |
DRAM cache capacity SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 1 GB |
Write-buffer technology SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Intelligent TurboWrite |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5-year conditional limited warranty, or NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first | 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply |
Limited warranty time SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5 years | 5 years |
Published endurance rating (TBW)Different SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 320 TB | 600 TB |
Manufacturer workload scopeDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers | Client PCs |
Manufacturer MTBF ratingDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 2,000,000 hours | 1,500,000 hours |
Included cloning software SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limitsSamsung 970 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Acronis True Image for Kingston | Not provided |
Hardware encryption support SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 |
TRIM support SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Yes |
S.M.A.R.T. support SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Yes |
Garbage collection SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Yes |
Drive management software SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Samsung Magician |
Installation kit included SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | No |
World Wide Name support SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | No |
Device sleep support SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The regional page supports device sleep. Host support is required; the separately published L1.2 power state is not measured laptop battery life. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Yes |
Operating temperature SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Storage temperatureDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range; distinct from operation. Samsung lists −45 °C for this model, lower than the −40 °C of most Samsung drives. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | −40–85 °C | −45–85 °C |
Published power conditions SourcesKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes low power use but gives no power figures for this model. No estimate is invented. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on i7-7700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, Gigabyte GA-Z270X, Windows 10 Pro K x64. This differs from the 32 GB performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | 5.5 W active read; 6.0 W active write; 30 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep |
Non-operating vibration ratingDifferent SourcesKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | 20 G, 10–1000 Hz | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz |
Published burst power SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 9 W |
Non-condensing humidity range SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 5–95% |
Non-operating shock rating SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes |
Allowable supply voltage SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 3.3 V ±5% |
Published system-level power SourcesKingston NV3 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The regional page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 6 W average; 9 W maximum in burst mode |
NVMe interface protocol version SourcesKingston NV3 The complete reviewed exact manufacturer technical source identifies NVMe but does not state its protocol version. Omission does not establish a different revision or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | 1.3 |
Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support SourcesKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetSamsung 970 EVO Plus No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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