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Black M.2 2280 stick with red label, 2TB capacity

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 2TB internal SSD MZ-V7E2T0BW

SKU CH-R9FV-3F59H MPN MZ-V7E2T0BW

A 2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD delivering up to 3500 MBps sequential read and 2500 MBps sequential write with 2GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Fast boot and load times with up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by up to 500,000 IOPS random read
  • Sustained write performance from up to 2500 MB/s sequential write
  • Reliable long-term storage with 1,500,000-hour MTBF
  • Cool, efficient operation at 30 mW idle power

Samsung 970 EVO 2TB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 970 EVO MZ-V7E2T0BW is a 2TB internal solid state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol. The drive suits desktops and laptops that need fast storage for operating systems, applications and large media files.

Phoenix controller with 2GB LPDDR4 cache

The Samsung Phoenix controller manages the 64-layer V-NAND MLC flash and a 2GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache. This combination delivers sequential reads up to 3500 MBps and sequential writes up to 2500 MBps. Random read performance reaches 500,000 IOPS at QD32 and 15,000 IOPS at QD1, while random write hits 480,000 IOPS at QD32. Samsung Magician software enables cloning, firmware updates and performance optimisation.

2TB capacity with 1,500,000 hour MTBF

The 2TB capacity provides ample room for games, creative projects and system images. Endurance is rated for heavy daily writes over the warranty period. Active power draw averages 6W with a 10W burst ceiling, while idle consumption stays at 30 mW. The drive operates between 0°C and 70°C and withstands 1,500G shock, ensuring reliability in portable and desktop systems.

How it compares

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

Price $471.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,500 MB/s
Higher than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $236.00 per TB
Pricier than about 67% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO
Model nameMZ-V7E2T0BW
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: Up to 500,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: Up to 480,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type64L V-NAND MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix Controller
Cache memory2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 6 W
Maximum: 10 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.3 mm
Overall width22.1 mm
Product depth80.26 mm
Product weight7.94g
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size141 × 98 × 24 mm
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

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Questions about this item

How long is the rated endurance for the 2TB 970 EVO before the V-NAND MLC cells may need replacement?

The drive is rated for up to 1,200 TBW total bytes written, which represents the endurance limit of the 64-layer V-NAND MLC memory.

Which thermal limit is reached first during sustained heavy writes on the 970 EVO 2TB?

The operating temperature ceiling is 70 °C; Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard throttles performance once this threshold is approached to protect the controller and NAND.

What are the typical power draw and heat output when the 970 EVO 2TB runs all day under load?

Active power averages 6 W with bursts up to 10 W; idle power is a maximum of 30 mW, so heat output scales directly with those wattage levels.

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