Samsung adds 8TB models to its SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced memory technology, has today announced the pricing and availability of a new 8TB capacity SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch. The 8TB model joins the existing Samsung 870 EVO range, which includes 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, providing Australian IT professionals, general PC users, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) users with expanded options to scale their storage environments.

“Samsung’s 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch series has been a reliable go-to storage option for Australians for half a decade because it offers excellent performance, exceptional endurance, and broad compatibility to Australians who need it most,” said Simon Howe, Director – Visual Display and Brand Memory Division at Samsung Australia. “The new 8TB model brings the same tried-and-tested reliability while addressing the increasing demand for high-capacity storage as data volumes continue to grow with the rise of high-resolution video, gaming, and large-scale file management.”

The 8TB 870 EVO achieves sequential read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 530MB/s respectively[1], helping to maximise the performance limits of the SATA interface for fast uploads for games, large media files, or demanding projects. The SSD is further enhanced by Samsung’s Intelligent TurboWrite technology which accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.

Leveraging Samsung’s fully integrated approach to SSD design, the 8TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5-inch incorporates the company’s 6th Generation V-NAND and MKX controller to help ensure a stable host experience. The drive delivers up to 4,800 TBW under a 5-year limited warranty,[2] supporting use cases ranging from everyday computing to intensive workloads such as 4K and 8K video processing.

The 870 EVO maintains broad system compatibility, having undergone interoperability testing across major host environments, including leading chipsets, motherboards, NAS platforms and video recording systems.[3] It is designed to support devices equipped with a standard 2.5-inch SATA interface, enabling straightforward integration into desktops, laptops and compatible storage systems.

For long-term peace of mind, the 8TB 870 EVO SATA is also supported by Samsung Magician software which offers an integrative drive health check to help maintain optimal SSD performance. Via this software, Australian users can transfer data quickly and safely, and get the latest firmware updates[4].

The Samsung 8TB model 870 EVO SATA III 2.5-inch is now available nationwide from leading retailers and select resellers with an RRP of $3,899.

To find out more, please visit https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/sata-ssd/870-evo-8tb-sata-3-2-5-ssd-mz-77e8t0bw/

Key Specifications:

[1] Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version and system hardware & configuration. Sequential write performance measurements are based on Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Test system configuration: Intel® Core i7-470K CPU@4.00 GHz, DDR3 1600MHz 8GB, OS-Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Chipset-ASUS Z97 PRO

[2] Warrantied TBW for 870 EVO: 4,800 TBW for 8TB model. 5-years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.

[3] Compatibility tests conducted with Samsung internal, AMD, MSI, Gigabyte, Synology, QNAP, BlackMagicDesign and ATMOS.

[4] For detailed information, please visit Samsung Magician software website. https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/magician/

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology[1], today announced the release of the 990 EVO Plus, adding to its lineup of leading SSD products optimised for gaming, business, and creative endeavors. With PCIe 4.0 support and latest NAND technology, the 990 EVO Plus is an ideal solution for Australians seeking more performance and power efficiency on their PCs.

“The 990 EVO Plus is built for laptop and desktop PC users seeking faster processing speeds and expanded storage capacity,” said Phil Gaut, Senior Director Professional Display and Memory Solutions, Samsung Electronics Australia. “As console games continue to integrate video streaming, the inclusion of PCIe 4.0 will see the 990 EVO Plus provide Australians with a tangibly smoother experience, while it’s backwards compatibility futureproofs the SSD for PC and gaming advancements in the pipeline.”

Enhanced Performance and Power Efficiency

The 990 EVO Plus is built on decades of Samsung’s pioneering semiconductor technology, renowned for its reliability. Sequential read speeds come up to 7,250 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds up to 6,300MB/s, an enhancement of up to 45% over the previous 990 EVO[2]. The performance boost is thanks to Samsung’s latest 8th generation V-NAND technology and 5-nanometer (nm) controller, while an innovative nickel-coated heat shield minimises overheating, allowing 73% higher power efficiency than its predecessor[3].

The 4TB model has an impressive read speed of 1,050K IOPS and 1,400K input/output operations per second (IOPS) for random write [4]. This remarkable performance nearly rivals that of SSD products with DRAM, despite not using DRAM cache, making it an optimal solution for gaming and AI tasks that require high performance.

Expanded Storage Capacity

The increasing demand for high-capacity storage devices is driven by managing large-sized files, high-quality video editing, and next-generation gaming. To meet today’s growing storage requirements, the 990 EVO Plus offers ample capacity with a 4TB model, exceeding the storage limits of the 990 EVO. The 990 EVO Plus is equipped with Samsung’s intelligent TurboWrite 2.0, revamped for maximised performance, offering rapid file transfer speeds and reduced lag.

Samsung Magician Software Support

Samsung Magician software presents a suite of optimisation tools for enhanced functionality for all Samsung SSDs, including the 990 EVO Plus. Australians can streamline the data migration process for SSD upgrades effortlessly and securely. In addition, Samsung Magician protects valuable data, monitors drive health and offers customised performance optimisation.

“If you’re a PC builder, gamer, or content developer and you’re not across Samsung Magician, now is the time to be introduced,” said Mr. Gaut. “At a glance, Samsung Magician gives you real-time performance and optimisation metrics such as speeds, temperature performance, firmware upgrades and authenticity checks, with the ability to detect potential failures before they happen. It is simply another out-of-the-box value-add that enables Australians to get the most out of Samsung memory solutions, hassle-free.”

The 990 EVO Plus is now available in Australia, with pricing below:

• 4TB (MZ-V9S4T0BW) RRP: $629.00
• 2TB (MZ-V9S2T0BW) RRP: $319.00
• 1TB (MZ-V9S1T0BW) RRP: $195.00

For more information — including warranty details — please visit

https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/nvme-ssd/990-evo-plus-4tb-nvme-pcie-gen-4-mz-v9s4t0bw/

For a user guide on how to install the 990 EVO Plus onto your laptop or computer, visit https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/ssdupgrade/

Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus Specifications

Category	Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus
Interface	PCIe® Gen 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0[5]
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
NAND Flash Memory	Samsung V-NAND TLC
Controller	Samsung In-house Controller
Capacity[6]	1TB	2TB	4TB
Sequential Read/Write Speed [7]	2TB and 4TB models: Up to 7,250 MB/s, Up to 6,300 MB/s 1TB: Up to 7,150 MB/s, Up to 6,300 MB/s
ㄴRandom Read/Write Speed (QD32)[8]	Up to 850K IOPS, 1,350K IOPS	Up to 1,000K IOPS, 1,350K IOPS	Up to 1,050K IOPS, 1,400K IOPS
Management Software	Samsung Magician Software
Data Encryption	AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0,
	Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
Total Bytes Written	600TB	1200TB	2400TB
Warranty	Five-year Limited Warranty[9]

[1] Source: 2003-2023 OMDIA data – NAND suppliers’ revenue market share based on annual revenue from 2003 to 2023

[2] Comparison based on 990 EVO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB which has sequential read/write speeds up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s. Based on internal tests, individual results are subject to variations by user’s system configuration.

[3] Comparison based on 990 EVO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB. Based on internal tests. Individual results are subject to variations by user’s system configuration.

[4] Based on internal testing.

[5] The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.

[6] 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label.

[7] Sequential and random performance measurements are based on IOmeter1.1.0. Performance may vary based on an SSD’s firmware version, system hardware & configuration. Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen9 7950x 16-Core Processor CPU@4.5GHz, DDR5 4800MHz 16GBx2), OS-Windows 11 Pro 64bit, Chipset – ASRock X670E Taichi

[8] Sequential and random performance measurements are based on IOmeter1.1.0. Performance may vary based on an SSD’s firmware version, system hardware & configuration. Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen9 7950x 16-Core Processor CPU@4.5GHz, DDR5 4800MHz 16GBx2), OS-Windows 11 Pro 64bit, Chipset – ASRock X670E Taichi

[9] Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics’ products or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by the user. For more information on the warranty, please visit samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/

Five years or total bytes written (TBW), whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please refer to the enclosed warranty document in the package.