Samsung 850 Evo SSD

Overview

The 850 Evo is the latest SSD of Samsung featuring TurboWrite caching technology with sequential read speeds of up to 540MB/sec and writes at up to 520MB/sec. The 850 Evo comes with a five-year warranty and is available in capacities of 120GB, 250GB, 500GB and 1TB.

There is a new version available:

Samsung 870 EVO SSD

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 39 expert reviews

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Last revision on January 19, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Sets a new bar in overall performance, particularly in our real-world benchmarks
Nice set of features
Affordable
3D NAND promise drive longevity
Big endurance numbers and 5-year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

New NAND tech may face some adoption headwinds
RAPID software creates a risk of data loss
Samsung Magician software works only with Windows

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on August 19, 2015 85

The first SSD I used day to day in my main PC was the Intel X25-M and despite being an eye-watering $4.87 per gigabyte, the 80GB model was a bargain at $390 considering the SLC X25-E was selling for almost twice that in a miniscule 64GB capacity. Back...

By TechSpot on March 31, 2015

"Let the good times roll" must be what Samsung's SSD division is thinking right about now. After delivering what is still the world's fastest SATA SSD last summer, Samsung tempted value-oriented enthusiasts in December with its 'V-NAND'-based 850 Evo series. Like the 2013's 840 Evo, the 850 Evo was equipped with TLC NAND, albeit with the twist of being 3D TLC NAND -- known as V-NAND in Samsung's...

By TechSpot on January 06, 2015 85

If you are looking for the best bang for your buck SSD, choose between the Crucial MX100 and the Samsung SSD 850 Evo series no matter the capacity. You can't go wrong with either, but if you don't mind barebones performance, the MX100 is just as good and a slightly better value than the new SSD 850 Evo at current prices.

By Computer Shopper on November 09, 2016 80

Today's biggest-capacity consumer SSD, the 4TB version of the venerable 850 EVO packs the same speed and delivers the same strengths as Samsung's earlier models, but the price is quite dear. Read...

By PC Advisor on May 03, 2016 90

The Samsung 850 EVO 500GB is an extremely impressive SSD that provides class-leading technology and speeds to the market. Through our benchmark results, we found the drive to perform consistently well and above all its competitors. We wouldn't hesitate...

By PC Authority on October 21, 2015 100

W e pity the poor SSD makers who have to face off against Samsung. The Korean giant has dominated solid state storage since releasing the original 850 Pro back in July of last year, highlighting the benefits that come when every component is built...

By Trusted Reviews on August 18, 2015 80

The Samsung's 2TB version of the 850 Evo offers superb capacity and it virtually matches the 850 Pro drive for speed. If the better warranty and endurance rating of the Pro are a non-issue for you, then this is the SSD to go...

By Expert Reviews on July 08, 2015 100

If you need loads of storage and multiple disks aren't an option, Samsung's huge 2TB SSD is your only choice right...

By Gizmodo on March 19, 2015 81

Are you looking for a new SSD? Then yes, you should probably buy the 850 Evo. It's not quite as suited to high-end or business users as the 850 Pro because it lacks that 10-year warranty, but is otherwise largely similar in its performance figures —...

By artiss.co.uk on February 02, 2015 100

It's not the cheapest, but it's slim, light and brilliantly fast. Samsung promise a long life too. If you're looking for a new SSD, then this is certainly the one I'd...

By APC Magazine on January 20, 2015 90

While manufacturers have announced larger capacity SSDs (2TB and more), for storing a lot of files, a mechanical HDD is still a much more affordable option. This looks set to change in the future though, as SSD production volume increases lead to lower...

By TrustedReviews on January 13, 2015 80

The 850 Evo mixes cheaper memory with 3D V-NAND technology to strike a keen balance between price and performance, and it makes for an SSD that’s one of the best mid-range drives we’ve ever seen. The faster 850 Pro isn’t much more expensive, though, and capable budget SSDs are available for even less cash.

By Alphr on December 31, 2014 80

Samsung's mid-range SSD boasts Samsung's latest 3D V-NAND chips, and the price is suprisingly...

By Ubergizmo on December 15, 2014 90

Once again, Samsung delivers a great product, taking the lead in the SSD space with its advanced technology. 3D V-NAND is really a game changer. The 3rd TCL generation offers pretty much everything the consumer would want to see from an SSD,...

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