[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] is one of the most reliable and well-balanced SATA SSDs on the market. While it doesn’t reach NVMe speeds, it delivers exceptional performance for a SATA drive — offering read speeds up to 560 MB/s and write speeds up to 530 MB/s, which is about as fast as the SATA interface allows.
In everyday use, the 870 EVO feels snappy and consistent. System boot times, app launches, and file transfers are instant and stable, even under heavy workloads. The 4TB capacity provides ample space for professionals dealing with large media files, backups, or high-volume workloads, all while maintaining strong endurance ratings thanks to Samsung’s V-NAND 3-bit MLC technology.
Thermals are well-managed, and the drive remains cool and silent during operation. The Samsung Magician software adds value, offering tools for firmware updates, drive health monitoring, and performance optimization.
The only real downside is its price — it’s one of the more expensive SATA options per terabyte. However, the reliability, speed consistency, and 5-year warranty justify the investment for users who value stability over raw NVMe speed.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The amount of capacity this drive can hold is insane plus the compatibility os wild and the interface is easy to use and understand the performance is the best performance I've ever seen from just one drive and the reliability is amazing I've had it for almost 2 years and it is just like new
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Incorporating this SSD into my PC has been a game changer. I highly recommened adding an SSD for your build. Installing your OS onto it has been the best upgrade ever. Ive been using pcs as a kid and having to wait 5 to 10 minutes to boot into a game was a drag. This eliminates all drag.