Samsung

870 QVO 8 TB

The 870 QVO 8 TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around SSDs.

50/100
Mixed bag
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Compared on the spec sheet
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the 870 QVO 8 TB wins and loses

Scored against the ssds class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Head to head

870 QVO 8 TB vs Kingston Kingston KC3000

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
870 QVO 8 TBKingston KC3000
 Samsung870 QVO 8 TBThis pageKingstonKingston KC3000
Overall score50 /10050 /100
InterfacePCIe 4.0
Form factorM.2
Who it's for

Is the 870 QVO 8 TB right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the 870 QVO 8 TB worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.

What stands out on the 870 QVO 8 TB?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the ssds class.

How does it compare to the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5?

The Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 scores 52/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.