Product Comparison: Samsung 970 EVO vs Samsung 970 PRO


Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
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Samsung 970 PRO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
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General Specifications
Brand
Samsung
Samsung
Model
970 EVO
970 PRO
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Featuring our latest V-NAND technology and a newly enhanced Phoenix controller, Samsung 970 EVO Series NVMe M.2 SSDs deliver outstanding performance in Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe), with exceptionally fast sequential speeds outperforming our previous 960 EVO models.
For intensive workloads on PCs and workstations, the 970 PRO delivers ultimate performance powered by Samsung's NVMe SSD leadership. The latest V-NAND technology and new Phoenix controller in a compact M.2 form factor meets the needs of the most demanding tech enthusiasts and professionals.
Key Specs
Capacity
1000 GB
1000 GB
Read Speed
500 Mb/s
3500 Mb/s
Write Speed
450 Mb/s
2700 Mb/s
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
  • The only thing I can objectively tell is different than my prior ssd is I can move and delete huge files instantly.
  • It is very effective and fast for me coz i rec 4K video.
  • Better then expected! Very high speed!
  • I had processed a batch of photos with the old drive and it had taken roughly 5 minutes to finish. I processed the same batch with the 970 EVO and it blew my mind, 45 seconds from import to batch adjustment and export.
  • If you're a gamer or just average user, just buy a regular SSD. Trust me.
Samsung 970 PRO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
  • I have the 1TB drive and the speed is amazing.
  • The 970 PRO is nearly 8x faster in all capacities than my 840 PRO.
  • Nothing speeds up a PC faster than this. Not tons of ram, Not a fast processor, not a great motherboard, nothing.
  • This is the best thing ever made to triple the speed of my PC.
  • The speed of this thing is insane. Boot up is less than 10 seconds.
Size & Weight
Height
0.07 in.
0.09 in.
Width
3.14 in.
3.15 in.
Depth
0.86 in.
0.87 in.
Weight
0.28 oz.
0.25 oz.
Features
Form Factor
M.2 2280
M.2 2280
Interface
PCle 3.0 x4
SATA III
Memory Chip Type
V-NAND 3bit MLC
V-NAND 2bit MLC
Encryption Algorithm
AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, IEEE-1667
AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, IEEE-1667
Extras
Dynamic Thermal Guard Protection, Professional Quality Drive Management
Trim Support, S.M.A.R.T. Support, Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm, Device Sleep Mode Support, Samsung Phoenix Controller
What customers say about "Features"
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
  • The NVMe interface (PCIe M.2 2280) offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency, perfect for tech enthusiasts, high end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers. Superb SSD!
  • Can't beat the speed of the nvme interface. Fastest i/o currently available.
  • I would definitely recommend this product as Samsung has an excellent reputation in solid state memory and the upgrade is well worth it if you have an M.2 NVMe socket available.
  • The 970 Pro has no components on the back side of the card, so it should fit in even the lowest-clearance applications
  • You can benchmark all you want, but there is 0 perceivable difference between an NVMe and a Sata3 SSD.
Samsung 970 PRO 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
  • The Win 10 boot time on this drive is also faster than other Samsung NVMe models.
  • Excellent product with the Samsung reliability that you would expect!
  • M.2 2280 SSD is the latest standard for fast storage on a PC platform.
  • The speed and TBW rating on the 970 PRO is amazing.
  • The speeds are incredible. The speed, physical size, and capacity are impressive.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
5 year(s)
5 year(s)
Certifications
IC, VCCI, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
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MSRP
399.99 $
349.99 $
Manual
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