- Is the 870 EVO worth it over a cheaper SATA SSD?
- It costs more, but it uses Samsung's own NAND and controller and has a strong reliability record. If the data matters and the drive will run for years, the premium is easy to justify.
- How does it compare with the 860 EVO?
- The 870 EVO is the newer model with higher sustained write speeds and better endurance ratings at the same capacities. Both are SATA drives, so the jump is modest rather than dramatic.
- Will it fit my laptop?
- It is a standard 2.5-inch, 7 mm thick SATA drive, so it fits most laptops and desktops with a 2.5-inch bay. Check that your machine has a SATA port and not only an M.2 slot.
- Do I need any cables or a bracket?
- The drive is sold on its own. Desktops usually need a SATA data cable and a power lead, and some laptop bays need a mounting bracket or caddy.
- Can I clone my old drive to it?
- Yes. Samsung Magician includes a data migration tool, and a SATA-to-USB adapter lets you clone before swapping the drives.
- Is it good for games?
- Yes. Load times are far shorter than a hard drive, though a PCIe NVMe drive will be faster still on a machine that supports one.
- Where is the Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $326.70, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, PayMore Miami Lakes.