Samsung SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5” 1TB, Read Speeds Up to 560MB/s
Amazon lists this drive at $249.99 and is selling it at $243.00. What that −3% is really worth is the question this page answers.
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Why this one stands out
- 01THE SSD ALL-STARThe latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung's pioneering technology. S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
- 02EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCEEnjoy professional level SSD performance which maximizes the SATA interface limit to 560 530 MB/s sequential speeds,* accelerates write speeds and maintains long term high performance with a larger variable buffer, Designed for gamers and professionals to handle heavy workloads of high-end PCs, workstations and NAS
- 03INDUSTRY-DEFINING RELIABILITYMeet the demands of every task — from everyday computing to 8K video processing, with up to 600 TBW** under a 5-year limited warranty***
- 04MORE COMPATIBLE THAN EVERThe 870 EVO has been compatibility tested**** for major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices
Key features
1TB
SATA III 6 Gb/s
Up to 560 MB/s
Up to 530 MB/s
MLC V-NAND
Up to 600 TBW
5-year limited
Samsung Magician 6
Compiled from the Amazon listing and the manufacturer's published data
The Samsung 870 EVO is a 1TB internal SATA solid state drive designed for upgrading PCs and laptops. Treat the −3% as a nudge rather than a reason. Stock was not confirmed at Amazon when we last read the page.
This offer ended 19 August 2026. The figures above are the last we recorded before the listing closed.
See live storage dealsThe Samsung 870 EVO is a 1TB internal SATA solid state drive designed for upgrading PCs and laptops. It delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 530 MB/s write speeds, and stands out with MLC V-NAND technology and a 5-year limited warranty for reliable performance.
This 1TB internal SATA SSD suits IT pros, creators, and everyday users upgrading a PC or laptop.
The claims, and what is behind them
The paragraph below is Amazon's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
SATA Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory & Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users (MZ-77E1T0B/AM)
What the number is worth
That is a narrow gap, and it is worth being blunt about it: a cut this small is closer to price noise than to a sale. If the specification does not stand on its own at $243.00, the discount will not carry it.
One caveat we will not paper over: this is measured against Amazon's own listed price, not against the lowest figure the product has ever carried. Our record of this listing starts on 18 August 2026, so it is a comparison, not a history.
The listing carries an end date of 19 August 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
Against what else is on the shelf
The closest tracked listings in storage are Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray at $214.99 (Amazon) and Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB Titan Gray at $394.99 (Amazon). So this sits in the middle of its own bracket — which is usually the least interesting place to be unless the specification says otherwise.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
Its strongest draw is the combination of near-max SATA speed and a 5-year, 600 TBW endurance rating.
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Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Hard disk interface | Solid State |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Special feature | MLC V-NAND Technology, SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface, Up to 530 MB/s Sequential Write Speed, Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard disk description | Solid State Hard Drive |
| Compatible devices | Laptop, Mac, PC |
| Installation type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Color | Black |
| List price | $519.99 $519.99 |
Source: specification table published on the Amazon listing, read 24 August 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| Samsung SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5” 1TB, Read SpeeMZ-77E1T0B/AM | Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Storage | Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal price | $243.00 | $214.99 | $394.99 |
| List price | $249.99 | $274.99 | $549.99 |
| Discount | −3% | −22% | −28% |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | MZ-77E1T0B/AM | Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, | Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB Titan Gray, |
| Retailer | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Offer ends | 19 August 2026 | — | — |
The nearest tracked listings by price in storage. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- 1TB — ample room for OS, apps, and media files.
- SATA III 6 Gb/s — fits standard 2.5-inch bays in most desktops and laptops.
- Up to 560 MB/s — near the SATA limit for snappy boot and load times.
- Up to 530 MB/s — speeds up file transfers and saves.
- MLC V-NAND — samsung's proven flash for durability and speed.
What to weigh
- Stock was not confirmed at Amazon when the listing was last checked
- The discount is −3% — a small movement against the list price rather than a deep cut
- The listing is dated to end 19 August 2026
- No buyer rating was published on the listing at the time it was read, so there is no owner feedback to weigh
- Listed at 2 retailers — compare the current page price at each before buying
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
Video reviews from elsewhere
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Samsung 870 EVO SSD Review - Save your money... - TechteamGB
The New SATA King - Samsung 870 EVO Review
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD - Disassembly - What's Inside?
Samsung 870 EVO SSD - More SATA?Third-party videos, matched to this model and checked for relevance. ElectroFinds has no relationship with these channels and does not endorse their conclusions.
Common questions
It is −3% below the $249.99 that Amazon lists for this configuration, a saving of $6.99. That is a comparison against the retailer's own listed price on the date shown, not against every price the product has ever carried.
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