The ultimate in performance, upgraded. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the latest V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for unbeatable computing. Comes in capacities of up to 2TB, with reliability of up to 1,200 TBW.
The 970 EVO Plus reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s, up to 53%* faster than the 970 EVO. Powered by the latest V-NAND technology—which brings greater NAND performance and higher power efficiency—along with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speed.
*Up to 53% performance increase for sequential write speed for 250GB version. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware version and system hardware & configuration.
The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.
The new standard in sustainable performance. The 970 EVO Plus provides up to 1200 TBW* with 5-years of protection for exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung's reputation for quality.
*TBW: Terabytes Written
Achieve a new level of drive confidence. Samsung's advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.
Advanced drive management made simple. The Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD |
Samsung 860 QVO SSD |
Samsung 860 EVO SSD |
Samsung 860 PRO SSD |
Samsung X5 Portable SSD |
Samsung T5 Portable SSD |
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Ideal for
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Gaming/Hi-res Graphic Editing | Everyday Computing | Gaming/Professional Computing | Gamers/Media Enthusiasts | Content Creators/Professionals | Fast, Secure External Storage |
Internal/External
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Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | External | External |
Interface
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PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | Thunderbolt 3, NVMe | USB 3.1 Gen2 bkwd compatible |
Form Factor
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M.2 (2280) | 2.5" | 2.5" | M.2 (2280) | 2.5" | Portable | Portable |
Capacity
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250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
Max Sequential Read Speed
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Up to 3,500 MB/s | Up to 550 MB/s | Up to 550 MB/s | Up to 560 MB/s | Up to 2,800 MB/s | Up to 540 MB/s |
Max Sequential Write Speed
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Up to 2,500 MB/s | Up to 520 MB/s | Up to 520 MB/s | Up to 530 MB/s | Up to 2,300 MB/s | Up to 520 MB/s |