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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2 2280 250GB internal SSD MZ-V7S250B/AM

SKU CH-MEFF-4JMTY MPN MZ-V7S250B/AM

A 250 GB M.2 2280 internal SSD delivering up to 3500 MBps sequential read and 2300 MBps sequential write with AES 256-bit encryption

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 250GB

  • Fast boot and load times with up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Smooth multitasking from up to 250000 random read IOPS at QD32
  • Hardware-level data protection via AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal 2.0
  • Consistent performance under load using Dynamic Thermal Guard temperature control
  • Long-term reliability rated at 150 TBW and 1500000 hours MTBF

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 970 EVO Plus MZ-V7S250B/AM is a 250GB internal solid state drive built for consumers who need fast NVMe storage. It uses a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface and Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory controlled by the Phoenix controller. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and laptop slots.

Idle power 30 mW and Dynamic Thermal Guard

In normal use the drive draws a maximum of 30 mW when idle. Samsung Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and adjusts performance to keep the SSD within safe thermal limits without added noise. The 512MB Low Power DDR4 cache helps sustain throughput during typical workloads.

Samsung Magician software and AES 256-bit encryption

Samsung Magician software provides firmware updates, performance benchmarking and secure erase tools for ongoing optimisation. Hardware AES 256-bit full disk encryption supports TCG/Opal V2.0 and IEEE1667 standards for data protection. The drive is rated for 150 TBW and a 1,500,000 hour MTBF.

How it compares

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

Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 3,500 MB/s
Higher than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $179.96 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO PLUS
Model nameMZ-V7S250B/AM
Part numberMZ-V7S250B/AM
Total capacity250 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: Up to 250,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 17,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: Up to 550,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 60,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix
Cache memorySamsung 512 MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Data encryptionAES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 5 W
Maximum: 8 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8g
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size145 × 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 do I install the M.2 2280 NVMe drive and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the motherboard M.2 slot, press it flat and secure it with the single screw; the step often missed is enabling the NVMe controller or PCIe 3.0 x4 mode in BIOS so the drive appears at full speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the 250 GB V-NAND SSD need later?

The drive has a 150 TBW endurance rating and 1.5 million-hour MTBF; no user maintenance is required, but once written data approaches 150 TB the NAND cells near their warranted limit and the drive should be replaced.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy writes on this PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD?

The Dynamic Thermal Guard throttles performance when the controller temperature rises during prolonged writes, so thermal throttling is the first limit you will encounter before the 150 TBW endurance is reached.

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