Form Factor
V-NAND
3,500MB/s Seq. Read
3,300MB/s Seq. Write
Always Evolving SSD
The ultimate in performance, upgraded. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the latest V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe® bandwidth for unbeatable computing. Comes in capacities of up to 1TB, with reliability of up to 600 TBW.
Level up Performance
The 970 EVO Plus reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO. Powered by the latest V-NAND technology—which brings greater NAND performance and higher power efficiency—along with optimized firmware, a proven in-house controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speed.
*Test system configuration: Intel Core i7-7700K CPU @4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Windows 10 Built 10240, Chipset–ASUS PRIME Z270-A.
*Up to 53 percent performance increase for sequential write speed for 250GB version
Design Flexibility
The next advancement in NVMe® SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 1TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung’s innovative technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.
Exceptional Endurance
The new standard in sustainable performance. Get up to 600 TBW with a 5-year limited warranty for lasting performance. The 970 EVO Plus provides exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung’s reputation for quality.
*Warrantied TBW for 970 EVO Plus: 150 TBW for 250GB model, 300 TBW for 500GB model, 600 TBW for 1TB model, 1,200 TBW for 2TB model.
*5-years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.
Unparalleled Reliability
Achieve a new level of drive confidence. Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.
Samsung Magician
software
Unlock the full potential of 970 EVO Plus with Samsung Magician’s advanced, yet intuitive optimization tools. Monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates with Magician to ensure you’re always getting the best performance out of your SSD.
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Type
Product Type
NVMe SSD
Storage Type
Internal
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3
Read/Write Speeds
3,500/3,300 MB/s
Usage Application
Client PCs
Series
970 EVO Plus
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Application
Consumer
Yes
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Storage
Capacity
1,000GB (1GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise)
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Key Features
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 3,500 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 3,300 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Read Speed
Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 600,000 IOPS; Random Read (4KB, QD1): Up to 19,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Write Speed
Random Write (4KB, QD32): Up to 550,000 IOPS; Random Write (4KB, QD1): Up to 60,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Controller
In-house
NAND Flash
Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
Cache Memory
Samsung 1GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Trim Support
Supported
AES Encryption
AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
Security
AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
S.M.A.R.T. Support
Supported
GC (Garbage Collection)
Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
WWN Support
Not supported
Device Sleep Mode Support
Yes
Internal Storage
Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
Temperature proof
Yes
NVMe
Yes
Gaming SSDs
Yes
M.2 2280
Yes
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General
Average Power Consumption (system level)
* Average: 6 W * Maximum: 9 W (Burst mode) * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
Power consumption (Idle)
Max. 30 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
Voltage
3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage
Reliability (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
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Environmental Specs
Operating Temperature
0 – 70 ℃ Operating Temperature
Shock
1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
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Form Factor
Product
M.2 (2280)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product
3.16″ x 0.87″ x 0.09″
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Weight
Product
0.3 oz.
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Software
Management SW
Magician Software for SSD management
