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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 250GB NVMe internal SSD MZ-V7E250E

SKU CH-V1RW-NMYN7 MPN MZ-V7E250E

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with 250GB capacity, PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface, sequential read up to 3400 MBps and write up to 1500 MBps

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 3400 MB/s sequential read speeds
  • Up to 1500 MB/s sequential write speeds
  • 512 MB DDR4 cache improves burst performance
  • 350,000 IOPS random write at queue depth 32
  • 1,500,000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

250GB NVMe drive for everyday computing

The Samsung 970 EVO 250GB is an M.2 2280 internal SSD built for consumer workloads. It connects through a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface using NVMe 1.3 protocol. A Samsung Phoenix controller and 512MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM cache manage the V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory.

Capacity and headroom for OS and active projects

The 250GB capacity holds an operating system, core applications and a working set of current files comfortably. Sequential reads reach up to 3400 MBps and writes up to 1500 MBps, while 4KB random performance scales to 200,000 read IOPS and 350,000 write IOPS at QD32. Heavy sustained writes or large media libraries will exhaust the space before the endurance rating of 1,500,000 hours MTBF becomes a concern.

Fits a standard M.2 slot with modest power needs

The single-sided M.2 2280 form factor seats directly into any compatible motherboard or laptop slot without cables. Idle power draw is 30 mW maximum and active consumption averages 5.4W with a 9W burst ceiling. Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 70°C, so standard case airflow is sufficient for typical desktop or notebook installations.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $70.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 84% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,400 MB/s
Higher than about 59% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $283.96 per TB
Pricier than about 74% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO
Model nameMZ-V7E250E
Total capacity250 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: Up to 200,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: Up to 350,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 50,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix
Cache memory512 MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw30 mW (max)
Active power drawAverage: 5.4 W / Maximum: 9 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8g
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size141 × 98 × 24 mm
In the box
Included itemsSSD ONLY => NOTHING ELSE! SSD COMES IN PLAIN NON-RETAIL BROWN BOX PACKAGE!
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

Questions about this item

Will the M.2 2280 970 EVO fit and run at PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 on a motherboard that only has an M.2 slot wired for PCIe Gen 2.0 x4?

The drive is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe Gen 2.0 x4 speeds, halving the theoretical bandwidth ceiling from the native 3400 MBps sequential read.

How can I confirm the Phoenix controller and NVMe 1.3 firmware are active after installation?

Open Device Manager or a tool such as Samsung Magician; the model should appear as MZ-V7E250E with NVMe 1.3 support shown and sequential-read benchmarks approaching 3400 MBps.

Does the 250 GB 970 EVO package include a heatsink, mounting screw or cloning software, or must I source them separately?

The retail box contains only the M.2 2280 drive; a motherboard standoff screw, optional heatsink and data-migration software are separate purchases.

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