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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2,516 out of
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
5
Cool storage
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: Nikki
from Fresno
Expertise:Beginner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Currently, cool storage has a lot of space reliable. very useful because it has excellent response the endurance of this product is green the consist the consistency is cool and the speed is awesome I would recommend it to friends and family
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
5
Excellent for nightowl cctv dvr
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: Jer Bear
from Minneapolis, MN USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great on my nightowl cctv dvr. Excellent speed and recall. Excellent long lasting product with rewrite daily.
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
5
Great features!
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: PaigeS
from Phoenix AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you love anything that has endurance, speed, consistency, responsiveness and reliability well look no more! Your wishes have been answered!
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
5
Top-tier performance
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: 870 EVO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB earns consistently strong reviews for its near‑max SATA performance, excellent reliability, and broad compatibility, making it one of the best SATA SSDs still available.
⭐ Overall Impressions from Reviewers
The 870 EVO is widely regarded as one of the best SATA SSDs on the market thanks to its blend of speed, endurance, and ease of use
⭐ Overall Impressions from Reviewers
The 870 EVO is widely regarded as one of the best SATA SSDs on the market thanks to its blend of speed, endurance, and ease of use
.
It delivers near‑maximum SATA III speeds of 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write
It delivers near‑maximum SATA III speeds of 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write
Reviewers highlight its rock‑solid reliability, backed by Samsung’s long track record and a 5‑year warranty
It’s praised for broad compatibility, working with almost any system from the last 15 years—ideal for older desktops, laptops, and NAS devices
✅ What Reviewers Like Most
Excellent endurance: Up to 1,200 TBW for the 2TB model
, meaning it can handle years of heavy use.
Consistent performance: Intelligent SLC caching keeps speeds stable even during large file transfers
Excellent endurance: Up to 1,200 TBW for the 2TB model
, meaning it can handle years of heavy use.
Consistent performance: Intelligent SLC caching keeps speeds stable even during large file transfers
Easy installation: Plug‑and‑play with most systems; Samsung Magician software simplifies cloning and management
Great upgrade for older machines: Dramatically faster boot and load times compared to HDDs, and still very responsive for everyday tasks
Strong real‑world results: Reviewers saw fast boot times, smooth application launches, and reliable performance in gaming and content creation workloads
⚠️ Criticisms & Limitations
SATA is aging technology: Even the best SATA SSDs are far slower than NVMe drives; reviewers note that NVMe offers “an order of magnitude” more performance
SATA is aging technology: Even the best SATA SSDs are far slower than NVMe drives; reviewers note that NVMe offers “an order of magnitude” more performance
Modest upgrade for modern systems: If your PC supports NVMe, reviewers recommend NVMe instead unless you specifically need SATA compatibility
Price varies: Some reviews note that the 2TB model can be pricier than budget NVMe alternatives, depending on sales
📊 Key Specs Highlighted in Reviews
Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
Sequential speeds: 560 MB/s read / 530 MB/s write
Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
Sequential speeds: 560 MB/s read / 530 MB/s write
Endurance: 1,200 TBW for the 2TB model
Warranty: 5 years
Controller: Samsung MKX
NAND: Samsung 3D TLC V‑NAND
🧩 Who Reviewers Say It’s Best For
Users upgrading older laptops or desktops that lack NVMe support.
Anyone replacing a mechanical hard drive—the speed jump is dramatic.
NAS users needing reliable SATA storage with strong endurance
Users upgrading older laptops or desktops that lack NVMe support.
Anyone replacing a mechanical hard drive—the speed jump is dramatic.
NAS users needing reliable SATA storage with strong endurance
Content creators working with large files who need consistent SATA‑level performance.
📝 Summary of Reviewer Verdicts
SSDBuddy: Calls it a “benchmark” SATA SSD with top‑tier reliability and performance, ideal for nearly any system
📝 Summary of Reviewer Verdicts
SSDBuddy: Calls it a “benchmark” SATA SSD with top‑tier reliability and performance, ideal for nearly any system
SSDBuddy (second review): Confirms it as one of the best SATA SSDs available today, with excellent real‑world results
StorageReview: Praises its endurance, improved random performance over the 860 EVO, and strong value, though notes SATA’s limitations vs NVMe
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
Great features
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: Luv2shop
from Stanwood Washington
Expertise:Beginner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoy using it. It is great for speeding my device up. I needed the extra memory. It did what was needed.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best of the best
on October 5, 2026
Posted by: Lov2Samsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent SSD. Fast, reliable, and performs exactly as expected. Installation was easy, and the speed improvement was immediately noticeable. Samsung SSDs have always been consistent for me, and the 870 EVO is no exception. The 8TB capacity provides plenty of storage without sacrificing performance. Very satisfied with it and would definitely recommend it.
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
5
Great SSD
on October 5, 2026
Posted by: Arozar7Tech
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD is fast, reliable, and easy to install. It improved the overall performance of my computer and provides plenty of storage. So far, I am very satisfied with its speed and performance.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My Review
on October 5, 2026
Posted by: Rturockb
from Youngstown, oh
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best memory I've bought but far. Best 2.5 inch sata drive there is.By far for the price you pay.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US