Samsung - 970 EVO 500GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology
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Description
Find the ideal drive for your needs.
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500GB storage capacity
Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) interface
Offers simple connection to your computer.
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Helps safeguard sensitive data.
What's Included
- Samsung 970 EVO 500GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) Solid State Drive for Laptops with V-NAND Technology
Key Specs
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate3400 megabytes per second
- Form FactorM.2 2280
- Interface(s)PCIe Gen 3 x4
General
- Product Name970 EVO 500GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology
- BrandSamsung
- Model NumberMZ-V7E500BW
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Capacity
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate3400 megabytes per second
- SSD Endurance300 terabytes
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalInternal
- Product CompatibilityDesktop computers, Laptop computers
- Form FactorM.2 2280
- Interface(s)PCIe Gen 3 x4
Features
- Security FeaturesNone
- Data EncryptionYes
- Encryption Algorithm256-bit AES
- UsageBackup, Enterprise/server, Everyday computing, Gaming, Low power storage
Memory
- NAND Flash Memory TypeTLC
Dimension
- Product Height3.15 inches
- Product Width0.87 inches
- Product Weight0.09 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years
Other
- UPC887276261881
Customer reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 411 reviews
(411 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent results
||Posted .First, thanks to Bestbuy for best price. Evo 970 is smaller than i think and faster than specifications on samsung web site according to Crystalmark. After removing the 5400 rpm 1 tb garbage disk Evo made an incredible performance improvement which is at least 20 times faster. My lenovo was restarting in 5 minutes. Now it is 20 seconds in energy saving mode. I am adding the screenshoots about what i see.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
IT IS FAST!!!
||Posted .Speed is one of the main concerns in my laptops. Replaced with original 256GB SSD on "Samsung - Notebook 9 Pro" laptop and I can fell the difference. Now, Windows 10 is booting in less than 10 seconds. This is one of the best improvements for having a fast booting laptop. Attached is the Crystalmark benchmark results.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best SSD I ever have for my Mid 2015 MacBook Pro
||Posted .I have over 3034 Mb/s read and 2350 Mb/s write for my Mid 2015, 15 inch MacBook Pro.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great NVMe drive
||Posted .Installed in a new build with a I-9900k Ertz 2080 And it boots up faster than any computer I’ve ever had los speeds are incredible and it’s priced at the perfect level.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as it should!!
||Posted .Works well on my Omen Laptop great speeds boots up faster then my tv
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow
||Posted .One word fast. Well worth the money. If you have the extra cash I would go with the evo 970 pro even faster. Huge difference in speed. Boots in about 4 1/2 seconds.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value3 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
14 months till DEAD
||Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Should these last longer than 14 months? This Is round 3 on this same chip-drive model that has a “5 Year” warranty
Features
Value3 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .MarKet:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung 970 EVO NVMe SSD. I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your drive. I understand your disappointment.
Please give us the opportunity to assist you with step-by-step troubleshooting or warranty service. You can contact Samsung Memory Support directly via any of the following options.
1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com
3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783
Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri)
The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help
Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 970 EVO NVMe SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer, like Best Buy.
Again, I am very sorry for the inconveniences you have had and hope that we will hear from you soon.
~ Samsung Memory
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply the best!
Posted .This is the best and fastest drive I have ever had by far. Replaced my 250gb 960 evo with this new 512gb 970 Pro in literally minutes! Using Samsung’s excellent cloning software, I cloned the 960 to an old 840 Pro, replaced the 960 with the 970 and rebooted with the 840, then cloned the 840 to the 970. Literally took maybe 10 minutes total! Technology sure has come a long way from the old days. I’m actually seeing double the write performance for the 970 Pro over the 960 evo. I’ve attached my first test on the new drive and have subsequently gotten even better results! What’s not to like? With the new lower price it is a steal.
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionWhat is the main difference between the 970 evo and the 970 pro.
Asked by Thatoneguy.
- A:Answer Samsung 970 PRO uses latest Samsung 64-layer 3D MLC V-NAND whereas the Samsung 970 EVO uses Samsung 64-layer 256Gb 3D TLC. Both use the same Samsung Phoenix NAND controller. 970 PRO is a little faster for sequential and random writes and uses a little less power. Here's a link to a comparison: https://www.anandtech.com/show/12674/samsung-announces-970-pro-and-970-evo-nvme-ssds There is also a new 970 EVO Plus which utilizes a burst write buffer to improve write performance for most application that produce bursts of write but not sustained writes. Here's a link to performance comparison of all 970s. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3334876/computers/samsung-970-evo-plus-review-samsungs-entry-level-nvme-ssd-is-faster-and-cheaper.html
Answered by Craig
Q: QuestionIs this SSD compatible with a 2015 15” Retina MacBook Pro?
Asked by Macuser.
- A:Answer I know they make an adapter to address the pin difference. I've heard different answers on this. Some people say it'll work and some say it won't.
Answered by Brian
Q: QuestionDoes this works on Lenovo ideapad y700 15ISK 80NV ?
Asked by Manny.
- A:Answer Yes. according to lenovos website it does have an M.2 Port inside. it will require some moderate dissassembly but its easily doable.
Answered by ScottR530
Q: QuestionThis might be a dumb question but would this ssd work with a desktop computer? I’m aware that the compatibility is listed as only with laptop but I would assume it could work with a PC as well?
Asked by ronald.
- A:Answer Yes it will work as long as you have an m.2 slot on your motherboard. I swapped out the optane memory board to do this on my dell desktop
Answered by TedL
Q: QuestionIs it compatible with Dell XPS 15 9560?
Asked by Ahmad.
- A:Answer After looking at the specs for the XPS 15 9560 here: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/xps-15-9560-laptop_specifications_en-us.pdf, Yes this drive will work in that model of laptop. The XPS 15 9560 has 1 M.2 interface which is what you need for this SSD.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with a MSI GS63VR6F laptop?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer I could not find MSI GS63VR6F on a quick Google search. Did you mean the GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro? If so, it looks like this SSD will work in your laptop, provided 2 things: 1) This SSD requires an M Key socket, which means the connector on the card has a small notch toward the right hand side (from the perspective of looking into the socket). A B Key socket, on the other hand, accepts a card with the notch toward the left hand side. Some sockets accept both B Key and M Key cards. 2) This SSD has a 2280 form factor, meaning the card is 22mm wide on the connector side and 80mm in length. So the motherboard in your laptop would have to have the physical space and a screw & standoff 80mm from the socket to secure the far end of the card. I do not see in the specs of this laptop what form factors of M.2 SSDs it will accept. Your best bet may be to open up the case, pull out the current card if necessary, and look at the socket type and card lengths it will support.
Answered by JoeK
Q: QuestionWill thus fit Dell G7 I want to change the 128gb Thanks
Asked by TRAQ.
- A:Answer Yes, this M.2 drive works very well in a Dell G7 laptop...I have personally tested this M.2 in the G7 and there were no issues.
Answered by Cjmobz