Speed

The key factor that makes SSDs more efficient than HDDs is speed. With SSD you can save time as any action performed on it is much quicker whether it’s storing a file or transferring it. The Samsung Portable T7 Touch SSD comes with a read speed of 1050 MB/s and a write speed of 1000 MB/s^1, which is almost 9.5 times faster than external HDDs^2. While the HDD gives just storage, the SSD serves storage and speed on the same plate!

Portability

Unlike HDD, SSDs are smaller in size. SSDs are ideal for people who are constantly on the go between work, play and passion. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch, for example, is 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 inches in size and weighs as less as 58 grams. You can just slip it in your pocket!

Power

The crucial difference between the SSD and HDD is its start-up efficiency. The HDD is mechanical in nature and therefore has a slightly lower start-up efficiency and requires more power for the magnetic disks to rotate. On the other hand, better start-up efficiency and smaller size of SSDs attributes to lesser power consumption. Their non-mechanical construction translates to better battery life.

Shock resistance

HDDs are made of moving parts which makes them prone to failure if dropped. This, however, is not the case with SSDs. Since SSDs are made of non-moving semiconductor components, they provide durability to your content which is significantly better than HDDs.

Security

Though the SSDs are comparatively new, the innovation in them has been rapidly progressing. Some SSDs come with special security features that make sure your data is secure. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch adds another layer of security to your data with the built-in fingerprint recognition sensor in addition to password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption.

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^1. Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, respectively, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.

^2. Based on internal test results compared to a Samsung external HDD 1TB(HX-MTD10EA). Test system configuration: ASUS Z370 ROG MAXIMUS X APEX (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C), Intel(R) Core i7-8700K CPU @ 3.70GHz (Coffeelake), OS-Windows 10 RS6.

Samsung India today introduced the Samsung 970 EVO Plus, the newest enhancement in its Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) SSD portfolio. The latest 970 EVO Plus sets a new bar for high-performance storage with industry-leading performance and up to two terabytes in capacity, enabling IT professionals, tech enthusiasts and gamers to handle intensive workloads on PCs and workstations with more ease.

Since introduction of the first NVMe SSDs to the consumer market in 2015, Samsung has continued to challenge technical barriers in SSD design and performance. The new 970 EVO Plus powered by Samsung’s latest fifth-generation V-NAND technology will now offer unrivaled performance in its class when taking on demanding tasks like 4K content editing, 3D modeling and simulation as well as heavy gaming.

“With our commitment to bring the best, Samsung has raised the bar higher with its latest 970 EVO Plus Solid State Drives for power users, up for demanding tasks like 4K content editing, 3D modeling and simulation as well as heavy gaming. This upgraded version promises faster performance, exceptional endurance, unparalleled reliability as well as increased power efficiency,” said Mr. Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President, IT & Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

By integrating the company’s most advanced V-NAND chips with optimized firmware, the 970 EVO Plus achieves significant performance improvements as well as increased power efficiency over its predecessor, the 970 EVO. Users can also easily upgrade their devices as the 970 EVO Plus comes in a compact M.2 form factor using the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface found in most modern computers. The 970 EVO Plus also offers a five-year limited warranty or up to 1,200 terabytes written.

Level up Performance

The 970 EVO Plus delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 3,500 megabytes per second (MB/s) and up to 3,300 MB/s, respectively, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO while random speeds come in at up to 620,000 IOPS for read and up to 560,000 IOPS for write operations. The latest V-NAND – which brings greater NAND performance and higher power efficiency – along with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speeds.

Design Flexibility

Samsung’s innovative technology empowers users with the capacity to do more and accomplish more. The next advancement in NVMe SSD, the 970 EVO Plus, fits up to 2TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components.

Exceptional Endurance

Powered by the latest V-NAND technology the 970 EVO Plus provides exceptional endurance and sets new standard in sustainable performance delivering up to 1,200 TBW with a 5-year limited warranty for lasting performance.

Unparalleled Reliability

Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops setting a new level of drive confidence for the users.

Samsung Magician

The Samsung Magician software simplifies advanced drive management for the users by helping them keep an eye on the drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.

The 970 EVO Plus in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacity will be available in February at INR 6,479, INR 9359, INR 17,999, respectively. 2TB variant will be available in April at INR 35,999.

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