Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW- Rated sequential write
- 3300 MB/sThis one: 2500 MB/s
STORAGE
Samsung 970 EVO
1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · Samsung part MZ-V7E1T0BW
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
A 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD rated at about 3,400–3,500 MB/s read and up to 2,500 MB/s write (1,200 MB/s after its cache), with TLC V-NAND, 1 GB LPDDR4 cache and a 600 TB write rating.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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- DRAM cache present
- NoThis one: Yes
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Key strengths
Rated up to 2,500 MB/s sequential write and about 3,400–3,500 MB/s sequential read, with up to 500,000 random read and 450,000 random write IOPS.
Before you buy
It is limited to PCIe 3.0 x4, so it cannot use the extra bandwidth of a PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 M.2 slot, and writes drop from 2,500 MB/s to 1,200 MB/s once the TurboWrite cache fills.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7E1T0BW
48 specifications in 7 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Capacity & format
14 items
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.
- SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
- Interface and version
- PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
- DRAM cache present
- Yes
1 TB column lists LPDDR4 DRAM.
- Drive dimensions
- 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
- NAND type
- Samsung V-NAND TLC
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.
- Cache arrangement
- 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.
- Factory heatsink
- No
This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.
- Controller
- Samsung Phoenix
Page and original PDF name Phoenix.
- DRAM cache capacity
- 1 GB
1 TB column is 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM, not write-buffer size.
- Thermal design
- Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Manufacturer feature inventory, not a factory heatsink or matched cooling test.
Source - Maximum drive weight
- 8 g
Regional product page maximum drive mass, not packaging.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 1.3
Performance
11 items
- Rated sequential read
- Conflicting sources
Samsung's sources disagree: the Australian 1 TB page states up to 3500 MB/s; the Rev. 1.0 PDF 1 TB table states 3400 MB/s. Check the listing before relying on either figure.
- Rated sequential write
- 2500 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite
Samsung's pages give 3,500 or 3,400 MB/s for sequential read (1 TB product page and Rev. 1.0 datasheet respectively). · 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.
- Rated random read
- 500000 IOPS
Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-7700K/ASUS Prime Z270-A/32 GB DDR4/Windows 10 build 10240; writes within TurboWrite. 1 TB column, not 2 TB write result.
Source - Rated random write
- 450000 IOPS
Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-7700K/ASUS Prime Z270-A/32 GB DDR4/Windows 10 build 10240; writes within TurboWrite. 1 TB column, not 2 TB write result.
Source - Rated random read, QD1
- 15000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim under the stated model test setup; not application latency.
Source - Rated random write, QD1
- 50000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim with TurboWrite under the stated model test setup.
Source - Full Power Mode
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list Full Power Mode for this drive.
Source - Write-buffer technology
- Intelligent TurboWrite
Manufacturer caching capability; peak and post-buffer figures are separate.
- Rated write after TurboWrite
- 1200 MB/s
Samsung's PDF footnote and Australian page give 1200 MB/s for 1 TB after TurboWrite. Same manufacturer system limitations apply.
- Rated random write after TurboWrite
- 300000 IOPS
Samsung's PDF footnote gives 300000 IOPS for 1 TB/2 TB after TurboWrite.
Source
Endurance & warranty
5 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 600 TB
Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.
- Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.
- Manufacturer application scope
- Client PCs
Application class, not universal host or console compatibility.
Source - Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 1,500,000 hours
Statistical rating, not individual lifespan.
Source
Power
5 items
- Published power conditions
- 6 W active read; 6 W active write; 30 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep
1 TB column. IOmeter power host i7-7700K / Gigabyte GA-Z270X / 16 GB DDR4 / Windows 10 Pro K x64 differs from the speed host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads.
Source - Published burst power
- 10 W
Model page maximum burst figure, distinct from average active/idle or constant-use load.
Source - Allowable supply voltage
- 3.3 V ±5%
Electrical range, not sufficient proof of compatible host.
Source - Device sleep support
- Yes
The regional page supports device sleep. Host support is required; the separately published L1.2 power state is not measured laptop battery life.
Source - Published system-level power
- 6 W average; 10 W maximum in burst mode
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.
Source
Features & software
6 items
- Hardware encryption support
- AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Listed capabilities, not enabled encryption or a blanket host guarantee.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer requires OS support.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring function, not lifespan prediction.
Source - Garbage collection
- Yes
Listed internal function, not a measured quality gain.
Source - Drive management software
- Samsung Magician
Official feature block describes health monitoring and updates; current OS/version prerequisites require separate checking.
Source - World Wide Name support
- No
Samsung lists this as unsupported.
Source
Environment & reliability
5 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow.
- Storage temperature
- −45–85 °C
Non-operating PDF range, distinct from 0–70 °C operation.
Source - Non-condensing humidity range
- 5–95%
Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Source - Non-operating shock rating
- 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Manufacturer non-operating rating, not an installed device drop test.
Source - Non-operating vibration rating
- 20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Manufacturer test envelope; results from different protocols are not directly comparable.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
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