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Samsung 970 PRO M.2 2280 internal SSD, black circuit board with silver label

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 PRO M.2 2280 1TB internal SSD MZ-V7P1T0BW

SKU CH-V1NV-4SNFE MPN MZ-V7P1T0BW

M.2 2280 NVMe drive with 1TB capacity, 3500 MBps read, 2700 MBps write and 1200 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,700 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 X4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Sequential read up to 3500 MBps for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 2700 MBps to handle large file transfers quickly
  • Random read up to 500000 IOPS at QD32 for responsive multitasking
  • 1200 TBW endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • Dynamic Thermal Guard maintains optimal temperatures to minimise performance drops

Samsung 970 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe

The Samsung 970 PRO is a 1TB internal SSD built on V-NAND 2-bit MLC with a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and a Samsung Phoenix controller backed by 1GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache. It targets tech enthusiasts, high-end gamers and 4K or 3D content designers who need sustained throughput and low latency.

Suited for write-intensive workloads

The 1200 TBW endurance rating and 1,500,000-hour MTBF support heavy write workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering and large dataset processing. Idle power draws a maximum of 30 mW while active power averages 5.7W with an 8.5W burst ceiling, making it a fit for compact desktops and workstations with tight thermal budgets. Builds that require PCIe Gen 4.0 bandwidth or higher sequential speeds should evaluate newer controller platforms.

Deciding spec: V-NAND 2-bit MLC endurance

The 2-bit MLC V-NAND architecture delivers the 1200 TBW figure that separates this drive from TLC alternatives; if your workload demands that write endurance the 970 PRO matches the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $223.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 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 $223.99 per TB
Pricier than about 65% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 PRO
Model nameMZ-V7P1T0BW
Part numberMZ-V7P1T0BW
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,700 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: Up to 500,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: Up to 500,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 55,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 2-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix Controller
Cache memory1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Write endurance1200 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 X4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 5.7 W
Maximum: 8.5 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 size142 × 97 × 23 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

What M.2 slot length and keying does the 970 PRO 1TB require?

The drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, so the motherboard slot must support that length and protocol.

Which step do builders often miss when installing this NVMe drive?

After seating the M.2 2280 card and securing it with the motherboard screw, the NVMe 1.3 drive must be enabled in the BIOS and the Samsung Magician software run to apply any firmware updates before use.

When will the 1TB 970 PRO need replacement based on its endurance rating?

The drive is rated for 1200 TBW and an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours; typical consumer workloads reach the write limit long before the hour rating, so plan replacement once cumulative writes approach 1200 TB.

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