Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 870 EVO 8 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Notebook, Desktop PC Device Supported - 4800
Average customer rating
4.8
(4,633 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,633 reviews
5 Stars
4,024
4 Stars
471
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
15
1 Star
31
98%of customers recommend this product.
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2,562)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 870 EVO 8 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Notebook, Desktop PC Device Supported - 4800
Customer Rating
4
Great for reliability but always go for M.2
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Nick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great deal for 500GB and has lasted the longest I've ever had an SSD last, this thing still hasnt died and I've 2 SSDs die on me already. If you want reliability it's worth the investment in a nice samsung SSD, I'd recommend M.2 over SATA though.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung excellence!!
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Gmon
from California
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this product to replace the damaged SSD on my gaming pc. It's been working great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
fast
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Outlaw
from Ny
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it with my xbox series x for an external drive
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Samsung 870 EVO SATA 2.5” SSD 250GB – Feedback
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Sandy
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] ** Pros:**
- **Reliable Performance:** Consistently delivers read/write speeds up to 560/530 MB/s (SATA III limits), making it a massive upgrade over traditional HDDs. Boot times and app launches are snappy.
- **Durability:** Samsung’s V-NAND technology and robust build ensure longevity. Rated for 150 TBW (Terabytes Written), which is excellent for a 250GB drive.
- **Easy Installation:** The 2.5” form factor works seamlessly in laptops, desktops, or external enclosures. No drivers needed—just plug and play.
- **Energy Efficiency:** Low power consumption extends battery life in laptops.
- **Software Support:** Samsung Magician software simplifies drive management, firmware updates, and performance optimization.
- **5-Year Warranty:** Peace of mind with Samsung’s industry-leading warranty.
- **Reliable Performance:** Consistently delivers read/write speeds up to 560/530 MB/s (SATA III limits), making it a massive upgrade over traditional HDDs. Boot times and app launches are snappy.
- **Durability:** Samsung’s V-NAND technology and robust build ensure longevity. Rated for 150 TBW (Terabytes Written), which is excellent for a 250GB drive.
- **Easy Installation:** The 2.5” form factor works seamlessly in laptops, desktops, or external enclosures. No drivers needed—just plug and play.
- **Energy Efficiency:** Low power consumption extends battery life in laptops.
- **Software Support:** Samsung Magician software simplifies drive management, firmware updates, and performance optimization.
- **5-Year Warranty:** Peace of mind with Samsung’s industry-leading warranty.
**Cons:**
- **Capacity Limitations:** 250GB fills up quickly with modern OS updates, apps, and games. Better suited as a boot drive or for light users.
- **SATA Bottleneck:** While fast for SATA, it can’t match NVMe PCIe drives (3-5x faster). Not ideal for heavy workloads like 4K video editing.
- **Price per GB:** Higher than budget SSDs (e.g., Crucial MX500), but justified by Samsung’s reliability.
- **Capacity Limitations:** 250GB fills up quickly with modern OS updates, apps, and games. Better suited as a boot drive or for light users.
- **SATA Bottleneck:** While fast for SATA, it can’t match NVMe PCIe drives (3-5x faster). Not ideal for heavy workloads like 4K video editing.
- **Price per GB:** Higher than budget SSDs (e.g., Crucial MX500), but justified by Samsung’s reliability.
**Verdict:**
The **870 EVO 250GB** is a fantastic choice for users upgrading from an HDD or needing a dependable secondary drive for their OS, frequently used apps, or lightweight gaming. While the capacity and SATA interface limit its use for power users, it excels in reliability and everyday performance. If you’re on a budget or own an older system without NVMe support, this SSD is a no-brainer.
The **870 EVO 250GB** is a fantastic choice for users upgrading from an HDD or needing a dependable secondary drive for their OS, frequently used apps, or lightweight gaming. While the capacity and SATA interface limit its use for power users, it excels in reliability and everyday performance. If you’re on a budget or own an older system without NVMe support, this SSD is a no-brainer.
**Ideal For:**
- Reviving aging laptops/desktops.
- Budget-friendly boot drives.
- Users prioritizing reliability over cutting-edge speed.
- Reviving aging laptops/desktops.
- Budget-friendly boot drives.
- Users prioritizing reliability over cutting-edge speed.
**Not For:**
- High-capacity storage needs (consider 1TB+ models).
- Gamers/professionals requiring NVMe speeds.
- High-capacity storage needs (consider 1TB+ models).
- Gamers/professionals requiring NVMe speeds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Help speed
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Viperssd
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Need more space for photos less oom forgives makes a change
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Rita
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i use it for tesla model X, it is so helpful. Great product.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Solid and reliable
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: Sebas
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this back in 2016 and still in great fast condition
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung for ps5 # I love Samsung ❤️
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: Solo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this 1tb ssd on my ps5 for extra storage it's fast reliable and easy to install. I love it I will upgrade to an 8tb for more storage.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US