Is the 870 EVO worth it over a cheaper SATA SSD?

It costs more but brings Samsung's V-NAND, a proven controller, Magician software and a five-year warranty. If you want the lowest price for basic storage, a budget drive works; for reliability and support, the 870 EVO is the safer pick.

How does it compare with the 860 EVO?

It is the newer generation with improved V-NAND and slightly better endurance and write speeds. If you already own an 860 EVO, the difference is small; upgrading from a hard drive is the bigger jump.

Will it fit my laptop?

It is a 2.5-inch, 7 mm thick SATA drive, so it fits laptops and desktops with a standard 2.5-inch bay. It will not fit machines that only accept M.2 drives.

Does it come with cloning software?

Samsung provides Magician and Data Migration software for download, which lets you clone your existing drive. You need a SATA-to-USB adapter or a spare bay to clone before swapping.

How fast is it compared with an NVMe drive?

It tops out around 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write, while NVMe drives can be several times faster. For booting, apps and games the difference is often small, but large file transfers favor NVMe.

The drive itself, plus documentation. Cables, screws and mounting brackets are not included, so check what your machine already has.

Where is the Samsung 870 EVO SSD cheapest?

At Amazon, for $326.70, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Samsung 870 EVO SSD?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, My Store.

Samsung 870 EVO SSD

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$326.70at AmazonChecked Nov 12

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