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Samsung 970 EVO

1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7E1T0BW

A 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD without a factory heatsink. Samsung specifies 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM caching.

Reviewed 6 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.

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WHAT IT BRINGS

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Provides 1 TB of decimal capacity and 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache. Fits the specified M.2 2280 envelope.

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The exact 1 TB product page states a 3500 MB/s maximum read speed, while the Rev. 1.0 datasheet's 1 TB column states 3400 MB/s. A single read-speed limit is deliberately omitted. Samsung lists 1200 MB/s writes after TurboWrite, below its 2500 MB/s cached claim.

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Capacity: 1000 GB
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Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.
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SSD / HDD: SSD
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Interface and version: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.3
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Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
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Form factor: M.2 2280
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Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
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Dimensions including heatsink: Maximum 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm; no factory heatsink
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
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Rated performance and conditions: up to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite
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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. These manufacturer claims are not measurements made by this site or directly ranked across test systems. The exact 1 TB product page states a 3500 MB/s maximum read speed, while the Rev. 1.0 datasheet's 1 TB column states 3400 MB/s. A single read-speed limit is deliberately omitted.
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Warranty terms and endurance if applicable: 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. These limits do not establish remaining coverage for a used drive.
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Limited warranty time: 5 years
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Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.
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Warranty write threshold: 600 TB
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Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.
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NAND type: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology; no controller revision or NAND layer count is inferred.
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Cache arrangement: 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.
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Operating temperature: 0–70 °C
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Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow.
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Factory heatsink: No
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Manufacturer specification · This exact BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.
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