We’re speaking, of course, of solid state drives (SSDs). While it’s true that SSDs have been on consumers’ radars for quite some time, many have found large-capacity models to be a bit too expensive for their liking.

That is, until now. Samsung’s recent release of the multi-terabyte 860 QVO SSD has made cutting-edge speed and performance more accessible than ever. Let’s examine how the company’s latest innovative drive stacks up against conventional HDDs, and discover why it’s time for more consumers to adopt a true 21st-century storage solution.

Built for Reliability

One of the key differences between HDDs and SSDs boils down to design. HDDs rely on moving parts, which, over time, can make them slower and less reliable. This can eventually lead files to become scattered across the disk, further reducing the drive’s performance.

The 860 QVO, on the other hand, was built with Samsung’s high-density 4-bit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash architecture, which features no moving parts to slow you down. This also allows the SSD to offer better durability than an HDD, with greater resistance to shocks.

The design differences between HDDs (above) and SSDs

Efficiency Is Everything

In addition to a durable, lightweight design, the 860 QVO offers users exceptional efficiency.

Compared to a conventional HDD, Samsung’s drive consumes less power, emits less heat, and runs noise and vibration free. And because it’s backed by Samsung’s industry-leading TBW rate, users can trust that the 860 QVO will keep their data more safe.

The Need for Speed

Now let’s talk speed. Featuring sequential read and write speeds of up to 550 megabytes per second (MB/s) and 520 MB/s, respectively, the 860 QVO offers approximately 60 percent faster boot speeds, makes unzipping files 110 percent faster, and allows you to copy files a whopping 250 percent faster than a conventional HDD.

Best of all, because the drive’s 2.5-inch form factor fits perfectly into most PCs and laptops, upgrading from an HDD to the 860 QVO – and turbocharging your computing experience – couldn’t be easier.

Making ‘Exceptional’ More Accessible

Before Samsung’s introduction of the 860 QVO, offering a multi-terabyte SSD that combined this level of speed and reliability, all at a price point comparable to an HDD, was virtually unheard of.

Affordability is just one of the many factors that make this drive a true game-changer. Check out the video above to learn more about why you should consider making the 860 QVO your first terabyte SSD.

Samsung Electronics, today unveiled its new consumer solid state drive (SSD) lineup — the Samsung 860 QVO SSD — featuring up to four terabytes (TB) of storage capacity with exceptional speed and reliability. Built on the company’s high-density 4-bit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash architecture, the 860 QVO makes terabyte capacities more accessible to the masses at approachable price points.

“Today’s consumers are using, producing and storing more high-resolution files than ever, including 4K videos and graphics-intensive games, escalating demand for greater capacities and performance in storage devices,” said Dr. Mike Mang, vice president of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung continues to lead the move toward multi-terabyte SSDs with the introduction of the Samsung 860 QVO, delivering fast performance, reliability and value to more consumers around the world.”

Mainstream PC users handling large multi-media content often need to upgrade their PC’s storage to improve everyday computing experience. Based on the commonly used SATA interface and 2.5-inch form factor, the 860 QVO fits perfectly in most standard laptops or desktops. Also, by offering both high capacity and performance in a single, affordable drive, the 860 QVO eliminates the need to use a combination of an SSD and an HDD for booting and storage.

Featuring sequential read and write speeds of up to 550 megabytes per second (MB/s) and 520 MB/s, respectively¹, the 860 QVO achieves the same level of performance as today’s 3-bit MLC SSD, thanks to Samsung’s latest 4-bit V-NAND and the proven MJX controller. The drive is also integrated with Intelligent TurboWrite technology², which helps to accelerate speeds while maintaining high performance for longer periods of time.

For optimal reliability, Samsung provides a total byte written based on a thorough analysis of consumers’ SSD usage patterns: a three-year limited warranty³ or up to 1,440 terabytes written (TBW) for the 4TB version, and 720 TBW and 360 TBW for the 2TB and 1TB versions, respectively.

The 860 QVO will be available globally from December 2018, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $149.99 for the 1TB model. For more information, please visit samsung.com/ssd or samsungssd.com.

Key Specifications

¹ Performances may vary depending on SSD’s firmware version and system hardware & configuration. The sequential write performances were measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. The sequential write performances may not be sustained for the portion of data exceeding over Intelligent TurboWrite buffer size. Sequential performance measurements are based on CrystalDiskMark v. 5.0.2. Random performances are measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. Random performances may not be sustained for the portion of data exceeding over Intelligent TurboWrite buffer size. Random performance measurements are based on IOmeter1.1.0.

* Test system configuration: Intel® Core i7-4790k CPU@4GHz, DDR3 1600MHz 8GB, OS-Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, Chipset-ASUS-Z97-PRO

² The Intelligent TurboWrite technology adjusts the buffer size to optimal levels within the usable disk space; up to 42GB for 1TB model and up to 78GB for 2TB and 4TB models. For more information on TurboWrite, please visit www.samsungssd.com.

³ 3 years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package

⁴ 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.

⁵ Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty, please visit www.samsung.com/ssd.