Samsung
Samsung 970 EVO Plus
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
34/100
2000 GB3500 MB/sNVMe3300 MB/s600 TBWM.2
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average sequential read
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 970 EVO Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 3.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read3500 MB/s
Sequential write3300 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance600 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 3.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 970 EVO Plus vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
Samsung 970 EVO PlusSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| SamsungSamsung 970 EVO PlusThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GBBetter | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 3500 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 3300 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 600 TBW | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 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 Samsung 970 EVO Plus worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 970 EVO Plus?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Lexar ARES 1TB?
The Lexar ARES 1TB scores 35/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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Lexar ARES 1TB
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