Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB

SSD Description

Quick Overview

• What it is: Samsung's mid-range NVMe Gen3 SSD with TLC NAND for everyday speed.
• Best for: OS boot drives, gaming load times, general productivity tasks.
• Key strengths: 3500MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds; 150TBW endurance; 5-year warranty.
• Limitations: Lower capacity limits large file storage; no PCIe 4.0 support.

In Context

• Vs SATA SSDs: Up to 6x faster sequential reads, ideal for upgrading older systems.
• Vs same-tier competitors like WD SN750: Similar speeds but better random writes at 550K IOPS.
• Vs higher-tier Samsung 990 PRO (Gen4): ~70% of flagship sequential speeds, lacks Gen4 compatibility.
• Speed tier: Mainstream Gen3 performance suits most PCIe 3.0 slots without overheating issues.