1 TB · 2.5-inch SATA · MZ-76E1T0BW
A 1 TB 2.5-inch SATA SSD rated up to 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND, 1 GB LPDDR4 cache and a 600 TB write rating.
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1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8V1T0BW
A 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD rated up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND and a 600 TB write rating. It has no onboard DRAM and uses Host Memory Buffer instead.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; link rate is not an application-performance result.
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.
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Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; link rate is not an application-performance result.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block describes a DRAM-less design using host memory. No onboard DRAM cache; host memory and TurboWrite remain distinct.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCompare the exact DRAM capacity and cache configuration. Onboard DRAM is a separate specification from a write buffer; neither is a measured performance or reliability rating.
Manufacturer specification · 1 TB MJX identified; no stepping or clock assumed.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetNamed Pablo on Samsung's UK page; the PDF describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK page names Pablo; PDF is generic in-house. No manufacturing stepping or immutable revision guarantee.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCompare the exact component configuration. A controller or NAND name is not a measured performance or reliability rating.
Manufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — 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 · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 — 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 · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 — 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 · Manufacturer IOmeter 1.1.0, 4 KB QD32, i5-3550 / 4 GB DDR3-1333 / ASUS P8H77-V / Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. TurboWrite and firmware/host limitations apply.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite.
Samsung 980 — 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 · Manufacturer IOmeter 1.1.0, 4 KB QD32, i5-3550 / 4 GB DDR3-1333 / ASUS P8H77-V / Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. TurboWrite and firmware/host limitations apply.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite.
Samsung 980 — 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 · 4 KB QD1 manufacturer claim under the stated IOmeter host conditions; not observed application latency.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim under the stated model test setup; not application latency.
Samsung 980 — 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 · Capacity 4 KB QD1 manufacturer claim under the stated IOmeter/TurboWrite conditions.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim with TurboWrite under the stated model test setup.
Samsung 980 — 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 · Regional product page maximum burst claim; not average or a constant operating load.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Model page maximum burst figure, distinct from average active/idle or constant-use load.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · 1 TB PDF figures measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-7700K / 16 GB DDR4 / Gigabyte GA-Z270X / Windows 10 PRO K 64. Different host from speed testing. Idle requires DIPM; not a constant load.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · 1 TB column. IOmeter power host Ryzen 7 3700X / Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master / 16 GB DDR4 / Windows 10 Pro differs from Intel speed host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads.
Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating envelope.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Non-operating PDF range, distinct from 0–70 °C operation.
Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Regional page lists WWN support.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Samsung lists this as unsupported.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · 1 TB Australian page specifies maximum 51.0 g, not average weight.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Regional product page maximum drive mass, not packaging.
Samsung 980 — 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 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · AU capacity footnote gives 42 GB for 1 TB; dynamically allocated availability depends on workload and free space, not a permanent DRAM allocation.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · 1 TB post-cache claim is 500 MB/s under CDM5/i5-3550/P8H77-V/4 GB/Windows 7 conditions; the 250/500 GB models are rated 300 MB/s.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for the 1 TB model.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a post-cache random write result for the 1 TB model.
Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes a refined ECC algorithm. Samsung does not state its correction strength.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Official 980 feature block describes keeping the SSD active through Magician. It is not a power-saving feature or proof of higher measured performance.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 860 EVO sources do not describe a PSID revert procedure.
Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifically advertises improved queued TRIM and Linux compatibility. This is not certification for every Linux kernel, controller or firmware.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 860 EVO page and PDF do not state RAPID mode support in current software.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 1 TB page and PDF do not state a supply-voltage tolerance.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Electrical range, not sufficient proof of compatible host.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not name a thermal-protection feature for the 860 EVO.
Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature inventory, not a factory heatsink or matched cooling test.
Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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| Specification | Samsung 860 EVO | Samsung 980 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
SSD / HDD Sources | SSD | SSD |
Interface and versionDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; link rate is not an application-performance result. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | SATA 6 Gb/s | PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe |
Form factorDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 2.5-inch | M.2 2280 |
Enclosure dimensionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 100 × 69.85 × 6.8 mm | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm |
Thermal protection SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not name a thermal-protection feature for the 860 EVO. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature inventory, not a factory heatsink or matched cooling test. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard |
Maximum drive weightDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 1 TB Australian page specifies maximum 51.0 g, not average weight. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Regional product page maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | 51 g | 8 g |
Factory heatsink SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | No |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Up to 550 MB/s sequential read; up to 520 MB/s cached sequential write; 500 MB/s after TurboWrite | Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s cached sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 550 MB/s | 3500 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 sequential claims: Core i5-3550, 4 GB DDR3-1333, ASUS P8H77-V, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 520 MB/s | 3000 MB/s |
Rated write after TurboWrite SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 1 TB post-cache claim is 500 MB/s under CDM5/i5-3550/P8H77-V/4 GB/Windows 7 conditions; the 250/500 GB models are rated 300 MB/s. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for the 1 TB model. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 500 MB/s | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Rated random readDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer IOmeter 1.1.0, 4 KB QD32, i5-3550 / 4 GB DDR3-1333 / ASUS P8H77-V / Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. TurboWrite and firmware/host limitations apply. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 98000 IOPS | 500000 IOPS |
Rated random writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer IOmeter 1.1.0, 4 KB QD32, i5-3550 / 4 GB DDR3-1333 / ASUS P8H77-V / Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. TurboWrite and firmware/host limitations apply. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 90000 IOPS | 480000 IOPS |
Rated random read, QD1Different SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 4 KB QD1 manufacturer claim under the stated IOmeter host conditions; not observed application latency. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim under the stated model test setup; not application latency. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 10000 IOPS | 17000 IOPS |
Rated random write, QD1Different SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Capacity 4 KB QD1 manufacturer claim under the stated IOmeter/TurboWrite conditions. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim with TurboWrite under the stated model test setup. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 42000 IOPS | 54000 IOPS |
Full Power Mode SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Official 980 feature block describes keeping the SSD active through Magician. It is not a power-saving feature or proof of higher measured performance. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Yes |
NAND type SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this three-bit MLC; Samsung glossary identifies three bits per cell as TLC. Samsung does not give the layer count. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung glossary — three-bit NAND is TLCSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer wording is 3-bit MLC, meaning three bits per cell (TLC), not two-bit MLC. Samsung does not give the layer count or hardware revision. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung NAND terminology: three-bit cells are TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
Cache arrangementDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block describes a DRAM-less design using host memory. No onboard DRAM cache; host memory and TurboWrite remain distinct. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) |
ControllerDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 1 TB MJX identified; no stepping or clock assumed. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Named Pablo on Samsung's UK page; the PDF describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK page names Pablo; PDF is generic in-house. No manufacturing stepping or immutable revision guarantee. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Samsung MJX | Samsung Pablo |
DRAM cache presentDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Onboard DRAM listed; not host memory or the TurboWrite region. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature paragraph says DRAM-less; HMB uses host memory instead. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | No |
DRAM cache capacityDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 1 GB LPDDR4 in 1 TB column. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes this drive as DRAM-less. Host RAM allocated to HMB is not included. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 1 GB | 0 GB |
Write-buffer technology SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Variable write region, separate from onboard DRAM; Samsung's Australian footnote gives 42 GB for the 1 TB model. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer caching capability; peak and post-buffer figures are separate. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Intelligent TurboWrite | Intelligent TurboWrite |
Published write-buffer capacity SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · AU capacity footnote gives 42 GB for 1 TB; dynamically allocated availability depends on workload and free space, not a permanent DRAM allocation. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 No source recorded. | 42 GB | Not provided |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply | 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply |
Limited warranty time SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5 years | 5 years |
Warranty write threshold SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 600 TB | 600 TB |
Manufacturer application scope SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Requires correct SATA connections, host and clearance; no universal NAS compatibility. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal host or console compatibility. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Client PCs | Client PCs |
Manufacturer MTBF rating SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer rating, not lifetime of an individual drive. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Statistical rating, not individual lifespan. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 1,500,000 hours | 1,500,000 hours |
Hardware encryption support SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Supported capability, not automatically enabled security or universal host compatibility. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Listed capabilities, not enabled encryption or a blanket host guarantee. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 |
TRIM support SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires OS support. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires OS support. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
S.M.A.R.T. support SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Monitoring support, not a remaining-life guarantee. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring function, not lifespan prediction. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
Garbage collection SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Internal feature, not a quantified application benefit. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function, not a measured quality gain. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
Queued TRIM capability SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifically advertises improved queued TRIM and Linux compatibility. This is not certification for every Linux kernel, controller or firmware. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Drive management software SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer lists Magician and Data Migration. Check the current software version and its requirements. No latest-version claim. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes health monitoring and updates; current OS/version prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Samsung Magician | Samsung Magician |
Installation kit included SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Regional product page says no installation kit. Listed box contents do not mention SATA cables or mounting hardware. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | No | No |
World Wide Name supportDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Regional page lists WWN support. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists this as unsupported. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Yes | No |
Device sleep support SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · The regional product page supports device sleep. Host and operating-system support are required; the separately specified sleep-power claim is not measured laptop battery life. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Yes | Yes |
Error correction support SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes a refined ECC algorithm. Samsung does not state its correction strength. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Operating temperature SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured load temperature. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Published power conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · 1 TB PDF figures measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-7700K / 16 GB DDR4 / Gigabyte GA-Z270X / Windows 10 PRO K 64. Different host from speed testing. Idle requires DIPM; not a constant load. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column. IOmeter power host Ryzen 7 3700X / Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master / 16 GB DDR4 / Windows 10 Pro differs from Intel speed host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 3.0 W average read/write; 50 mW DIPM idle; 2.6 mW device sleep | 4.5 W active read; 4.6 W active write; 45 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep |
Published burst powerDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Regional product page maximum burst claim; not average or a constant operating load. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Model page maximum burst figure, distinct from average active/idle or constant-use load. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | 4 W | 5.3 W |
Storage temperatureDifferent SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating envelope. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating PDF range, distinct from 0–70 °C operation. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | −45–85 °C | −40–85 °C |
Non-condensing humidity range SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 5–95% | 5–95% |
Non-operating shock rating SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating test, not a system drop guarantee. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating rating, not an installed device drop test. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes |
Non-operating vibration rating SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Manufacturer specification · Test envelope. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test envelope; results from different protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz |
Allowable supply voltage SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 1 TB page and PDF do not state a supply-voltage tolerance. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 Manufacturer specification · Electrical range, not sufficient proof of compatible host. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | 3.3 V ±5% |
Published system-level power SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4.6 W average; 5.3 W maximum in burst mode |
NVMe interface protocol version SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | 1.4 |
RAPID host-memory caching SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 860 EVO page and PDF do not state RAPID mode support in current software. Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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PSID crypto erase SourcesSamsung 860 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 860 EVO sources do not describe a PSID revert procedure. Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 980 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
Rated random write after TurboWrite SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a post-cache random write result for the 1 TB model. Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Included cloning software SourcesSamsung 860 EVO No source recorded. Samsung 980 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 980 — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Not provided |
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