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Samsung 970 EVO

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

Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
Warranty: 5 years

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Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

ControllerSamsung Phoenix → Samsung in-house controller
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3300 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential write2500 MB/s → 3300 MB/s
Rated random read500000 IOPS → 600000 IOPS
Rated random write450000 IOPS → 550000 IOPS

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Rated random read, QD115000 IOPS → 19000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD150000 IOPS → 60000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 1000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW

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Limited to PCIe 3.0 x4, so it cannot use the extra bandwidth of newer PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 slots. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and there is no factory heatsink.Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity1000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 980

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

DRAM cache presentYes → No
Cache arrangement1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM → Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
DRAM cache capacity1 GB → 0 GB
ControllerSamsung Phoenix → Samsung Pablo
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s cached sequential write

4 more differences

Rated sequential write2500 MB/s → 3000 MB/s
Rated random write450000 IOPS → 480000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD115000 IOPS → 17000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD150000 IOPS → 54000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 1000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8V1T0BW

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DRAM-less design that borrows system memory through Host Memory Buffer, and it is limited to PCIe 3.0 x4. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity1000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 860 EVO

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

Form factorM.2 2280 → 2.5-inch
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe → SATA 6 Gb/s
ControllerSamsung Phoenix → Samsung MJX
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 550 MB/s sequential read; up to 520 MB/s cached sequential write; 500 MB/s after TurboWrite
Rated sequential write2500 MB/s → 520 MB/s

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Rated write after TurboWrite1200 MB/s → 500 MB/s
Rated random read500000 IOPS → 98000 IOPS
Rated random write450000 IOPS → 90000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD115000 IOPS → 10000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD150000 IOPS → 42000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 1000 GB · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 1 TB · 2.5-inch SATA · MZ-76E1T0BW

Sources: 43 of 47 specifications cited.

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Its SATA 6 Gb/s interface keeps rated speeds to 550 MB/s read. It needs a 2.5-inch bay with SATA data and power connections, and no cables or mounting kit are included.Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity1000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factor2.5-inch

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Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionSATA 6 Gb/s

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Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s. · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; link rate is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 860 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 860 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 870 EVO

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

Form factorM.2 2280 → 2.5-inch
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe → SATA 6 Gb/s
ControllerSamsung Phoenix → Samsung MKX
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 560 MB/s sequential read; up to 530 MB/s cached sequential write; 530 MB/s after TurboWrite
Rated sequential write2500 MB/s → 530 MB/s

5 more differences

Rated write after TurboWrite1200 MB/s → 530 MB/s
Rated random read500000 IOPS → 98000 IOPS
Rated random write450000 IOPS → 88000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD115000 IOPS → 13000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD150000 IOPS → 36000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 1000 GB · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 1 TB · 2.5-inch SATA · MZ-77E1T0B/EU

Sources: 42 of 44 specifications cited.

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Its SATA 6 Gb/s interface keeps rated speeds to 560 MB/s read. It needs a 2.5-inch bay with SATA data and power connections, and no cables or mounting kit are included.Samsung SSD 870 EVO — data sheet revision 2.0, pages 3–4 Samsung 870 EVO exact UK product page

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Capacity1000 GB

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Decimal capacity; usable formatted space is lower.

Samsung SSD 870 EVO — data sheet revision 2.0, pages 3–4 Samsung 870 EVO exact UK product page

Form factor2.5-inch

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Samsung SSD 870 EVO — data sheet revision 2.0, pages 3–4 Samsung 870 EVO exact UK product page

Interface and versionSATA 6 Gb/s

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Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s.

Samsung SSD 870 EVO — data sheet revision 2.0, pages 3–4 Samsung 870 EVO exact UK product page

Limited warranty time5 years

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Coverage ends at the time limit or write threshold, whichever occurs first; full Samsung terms and eligibility apply.

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Samsung 990 EVO

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

Capacity1000 GB → 2000 GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
Cache arrangement1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM → Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
ControllerSamsung Phoenix → Samsung in-house controller
Included cloning softwareSamsung Data Migration → Samsung Magician data migration

8 more differences

Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential write2500 MB/s → 4200 MB/s
Rated random read500000 IOPS → 700000 IOPS
Rated random write450000 IOPS → 800000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD115000 IOPS → 20000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD150000 IOPS → 90000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold600 TB → 1200 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9E2T0BW

Sources: 43 of 45 specifications cited.

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Its PCIe 5.0 mode uses two lanes rather than four, and rated speeds top out at 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write.Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet
Samsung specifies Host Memory Buffer caching and lists no onboard DRAM for this drive. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity2000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 860 EVO SATA M.2 SSD 1TB

Compared with yours · Samsung 970 EVO

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe → SATA 6 Gb/s Interface, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 2500 MB/s cached sequential write; 1200 MB/s after TurboWrite → Up to 550 MB/s Sequential Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Sequential Read); Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Sequential Write); Up to 97,000 IOPS Random Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Random Read (4 KB, QD32)); Up to 88,000 IOPS Random Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Random Write (4KB, QD32)); Up to 10,000 IOPS Random Read * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Random Read (4 KB, QD1)); Up to 42,000 IOPS Random Write * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration (Random Write (4 KB, QD1))
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 Years Limited Warranty or 600 TBW Limited Warranty
Warranty5 years → Not verified

Same: Capacity 1000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280

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Exact model: UK MZ-N6E1T0BW · 1 TB

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Published performance and battery figures are manufacturer claims. Actual results depend on configuration, settings and use; an unlisted feature or condition remains unknown.Samsung UK — exact MZ-N6E1T0BW manufacturer specifications

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Nominal capacity1000 GB

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Manufacturer capacity: 1,000 GB (1 GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise). Decimal TB converted to GB where needed; formatted usable capacity is lower.

Samsung UK — exact MZ-N6E1T0BW manufacturer specifications

Form factorM.2 2280

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Samsung UK — exact MZ-N6E1T0BW manufacturer specifications

InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s Interface, compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface

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