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title: "(MZ-V7E500BW) 970 EVO SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Black/Red"
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# 3500MB/s read speed AES 256-bit encryption Dynamic thermal guard (MZ-V7E500BW) 970 EVO SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Black/Red

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** KSh70199
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your rig with the Samsung 970 EVO — where speed meets unstoppable reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (MZ-V7E500BW) 970 EVO SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Black/Red by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** KSh70199 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing-Fast NVMe Speeds:** Experience up to 3,500MB/s read and 2,500MB/s write for lightning-quick load times and seamless multitasking.
- • **Smart Thermal Management:** Dynamic Thermal Guard keeps your SSD cool under pressure, preventing throttling during intense gaming or heavy content creation.
- • **Next-Gen V-NAND Technology:** Samsung’s cutting-edge V-NAND ensures superior reliability, endurance, and power efficiency for your high-performance workflows.
- • **Trusted Durability & Warranty:** Backed by a 5-year limited warranty and 600 TBW endurance rating, this SSD is built to keep up with your demanding lifestyle.
- • **Seamless Data Security & Management:** Samsung Magician software offers effortless firmware updates, performance optimization, and robust AES 256-bit encryption.

## Overview

The Samsung 970 EVO 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD leverages advanced V-NAND technology and the Phoenix controller to deliver blazing sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/2,500MB/s. Designed for gamers, professionals, and creatives, it features dynamic thermal management, AES 256-bit encryption, and a 5-year warranty, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and durability in a compact M.2 2280 form factor.

## Description

The Samsung 970 EVO SSD continues to lead industry standards with V-NAND technology for reliable and superior performance. The SSD that goes further, the 970 EVO accelerates into next-gen computing by transforming high-end gaming and streamlining graphic-intensive workflows with the new Phoenix controller and Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Get stunning sequential read/write speeds of 3,500/2,500MB/s (up to 32% faster writes than the previous generation). With breakthrough speeds, best in class reliability, and a broad range of capacity options up to 2TB, this Solid State Drive enhances high-end gaming and 4K & 3D graphic editing. Operating Temperature: 0 - 70 ℃.

Review: Great! Fast! - Figured I'd write a review to maybe help someone. I bought two 1Tb versions of these, had some buyer's remorse, and was really worried about compatibility. The whole 2 lane PCIE 3.0 vs. 4 lane PCIE 3.0 had me spooked in terms of system stability and performance/cost. My first system, a Dell Optiplex 5070, I am so happy to report, is lightning fast with this SDD. The 3060 and 5060's have been reported to have only 2 lane support and Dell's documentation is useless - but user complaints of less than optimal performance on NVME M.2 SDD's are everywhere. Well, Dell must've updated that system because CrystalDiskMark shows the 3,000 MB/s+ of a four lane system. I used the Samsung Data Migration tool to image the OS from Dell included 500GB 7200RPM have drive no problem. But I also have a Dell 7480 (i5) laptop. I just bought it new- the price was good and I needed a compact laptop to carry around. There was no question it is 2 Lane - being older, I didn't even have to guess. So the quandary was, would the Samsung 970 EVO be backward compatible, stable, and the speed worth the additional $70 over a Crucial SATA SDD? The system came with a 128GB SATA M.2 SSD. First of all, transferring the image was pretty hard - and I'm very familiar with imaging hard drives. Many Dell laptops will not see this SSD until the BIOS settings are changed from RAID to AHCI. This is first and foremost otherwise this SDD won't be seen. I've seen this reported with many motherboards. Second, I have a USB to M.2 NVME and a USB to M.2 SATA adapter. (There's only one SSD slot in the laptop so no choice...) Even with the Samsung installed directly in the laptop, the SSD firmware updated, and the Samsung SSD driver installed, Samsung Data Migration will not recognize this drive. I suspect it's the 2-lane thing. And it definitely will not see it in the USB adapter because it see's the adapter controller, not the SSD's. In a nutshell, I resorted to mounting both SDD's in those USB adapters, and plugging them in my Optiplex (another computer), one then the other. I first took and image or the original Dell SATA using Macrium Reflect. Then I plugged in the Samsung and restored the image. This takes some knowledge of Macrium (and a little math) to resize the C: (OS) partition to the new drive. Using a separate computer is the only way I could get this to work. But it worked perfectly. And I transferred all partitions no problem, expanding C: at the same time. As far as it being worth it, I'm getting 1,500 MB/s on the laptop 2 lane. This is still 3X the speed of an M.2 SATA SSD. So Yes! In a nutshell, don't count on the Samsung Data Migration tool. Do load the Samsung SSD driver from their website and install it. Do look in your BIOS to change RAID to AHCI if the computer doesn't see the new SSD in the NVME slot. Macrium Reflect is free and works most of the time. And it is compatible with 2 Lane PCIE 3.0 - if you see 1,500 MB/s Read speeds, that's why.
Review: 500 GB of fast storage on a stick of gum - I love these things. It's hard not to give these drives 5 stars: they are fast, easy to install, don't take up any space, don't require any running of cables, they don't generate any noise, and they are getting more affordable by the day. I purchased this to install the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 to really speed up those load times and hopefully provide the best gaming experience. Obviously the game isn't out for a few more days so I will update my review if anything bad happens, which I do no anticipate. I've included a screenshot showing how the 970 Evo stacks up against 3 other storage devices in my PC: 1) another PCIe NVMe stick from Mushkin which my OS is installed on. 2) A more traditional SATA SSD drive which I have some of my most frequently played games on. It's a couple years old at this point, so take into consideration there are faster ones out there. 3) A 3 TB traditional platter based 7200 RPM HDD from Western Digital, for storage purposes. 'CrystalDiskMark' was used for testing. It is not my intention to disparage any other devices or manufacturers with this screenshot. All of the drives perform very well, my system boots up very fast on the Mushkin NVMe, and the games on my SATA SSD load way faster than if they were on a traditional platter HDD by multiple factors. I just want to show how the Samsung 970 Evo compares to other hard drive technology. A couple side notes. My motherboard either didn't include, or I misplaced, the screws needed to secure this drive to the motherboard (it may have only came with one set of screws, which I used to install my other NVMe at build time), so make sure you have the required screws before you attempt to install it. I ended up having to order a set of screws after I went through the hassle of unplugging everything, taking the side panel off, etc. Finally, as with all storage drives, you lose some capacity after it's configured for storage in the OS. In this case I lost 35 GB, so it became a 465 GB capacity.

## Features

- Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V NAND Technology, the 970 EVO SSD’s NVMe interface (PCIe M.2 2280) offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency ideal for tech enthusiasts, high end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers
- Breakthrough read write speeds: Sequential read and write performance levels of up to 3,500MB/s and 2,500MB/s, respectively; Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 500,000 IOPS Random Read
- Performance optimization and data security: Seamless cloning and file transfers with Samsung Magician Software, the ideal SSD management solution for performance optimization and data security with automatic firmware updates
- Superior heat dissipation: Samsung’s dynamic thermal guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops. Secure Encryption
- 5-year limited warranty: 5-year limited warranty or 600 TBW (Terabytes Written)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BN4NJ2J |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #235 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Built-In Media | Instruction Manual, Solid State Drive |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 |
| Color | Black/Red |
| Compatible Devices | This drive is compatible with servers and arrays that accept M.2 2280 PCIe drives |
| Connectivity Technology | NVMe |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 37,558 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3938 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Enclosure Material | 3D Nand |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2(2280) | mSATA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00887276261881 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | NVMe |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 3500 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | Solid State Drive |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.15"L x 0.87"W x 0.9"Th |
| Item Type Name | Samsung 970 EVO Series - 500GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V7E500BW) |
| Item Weight | 1.92 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics DAV |
| Media Speed | 2500 megabits_per_second |
| Model Name | 970 EVO |
| Model Number | MZ-V7E500BW |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 3400 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
| UPC | 887276261881 |
| Warranty Description | 5-Year Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Samsung
- **Color:** Black/Red
- **Compatible Devices:** This drive is compatible with servers and arrays that accept M.2 2280 PCIe drives
- **Connectivity Technology:** NVMe
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Hard Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** NVMe
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the difference between this one and the 960 pro?**
A: The 960 Pro is from the previous generation. The newer one is the 970 Pro. Comparing the 960 Pro to the newer 970 EVO is a bit difficult because they aren't in the same class. 
The Primary difference between the Pro and the EVO is the Pro uses MLC (Multi Level Cell) whereas the EVO uses a Triple Level Cell. 

Case and point with the EVO. You can get a 2tb EVO drive but the Pro tops out at 1tb. The silicon is able to get more storage space for the real estate with TLC. On the other hand MLC is more reliable and more hearty than TLC which is why the Pro is using the MLC.

Maybe you want to know about write endurance. One thing to keep in mind about write endurance is you will probably never come close to hitting it's limits unless you are using the drive all the time to save and load large files like a professional would. Also, the write endurance of the 1tb 970 Pro is double the write endurance of the 512gb 970 Pro.  hardware review sites and done tests of the actual write cycle longevity of these drives and these drives last longer than what they're rated for. More than likely in your case, these drives will be long obsolete by the time they're half worn out. 

The write endurance of the 500gb 970 EVO is 300TB write cycles. Sequential R/W of the 970 EVO is 3400MB/s read and 2300MB/s write. I believe the 970 evo uses a Single Level Cell cache to boost write speeds. 

The write endurance of the 512gb 960 Pro is 400TB/wc. Sequential R/W of the 960 Pro is 3500MB/s read and 2100MB/s write

The 970 series is more refined. Both use the updated Phoenix controller whereas the 960 series uses the Polaris controller. 

Both the 960 Pro and 970 EVO have a 5 year warranty. The older 960 EVO only has a 3 year warranty. 

The answer to this question between the 960 Pro and 970 Evo is simple........... get whichever is cheaper.

**Q: I want the 2 TB, is it possible?**
A: It's technically possible. Frankly if you need 2TB you aren't using NVMe technology for what it was made for. In my opinion NVMe should be used for the OS and high memory demand games ONLY. For large data storage SSD are only good if you want to write data once and leave it safely for a long time. SDD's have a finite number of times you can write to each data block before they fail. And NVMe is best used for super fast data writing (ei done in the background). For games I use my NVMe for extended page filing (swap). If you are writing new data frequently you are better off with a high speed HDD (which are also allllot cheaper).

**Q: Hi i have questions how the better samsung evo 970 or  wd black 250gb high-performance nvme pcie gen3 8 gb/s m.2 2280 ??**
A: Reviews have suggested that the two drives are VERY close in performance (nearly within margin of error of tests).  The WD Black gen3 devices were the first ones to actually challenge the 960 EVO NVMe drives for dominance of the high-performance consumer grade SSDs.  You can't go wrong with either one, as far as I can tell, at least from reviews.  They'll provide insignificant differences in speed/performance between the two.  Therefore, you should purchase based on price and (if it's important to you) warranty.  Note also that the WD drive caps at 1TB in size (vs. 2 TB for the 970 EVO), so if you wanted to go that route, there's only one choice.

As far as "best high-performance consumer level" NVMe drive, the 970 EVO and the 3rd generation WD black are on an even playing field, and both at the top of the stack (this ignores the "prosumer" market devices like the 970 Pro where prices are much higher per gigabyte).

Note that it's possible that you won't notice any performance difference between these high-performance NVMe drives and, say, a high-quality SATA drive.

**Q: How do you format this and why is that necessary for new drives? What stops me from plugging it right into my system and getting started?**
A: It's necessary for new drives because formatting sets up a file system.  Different operating systems use different file systems and Samsung doesn't know what OS you're using, so they don't format it for you.  Oftentimes flash drives or external drives come already formatted, but they're making an assumption, and you should probably re-format those when you get them too.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great! Fast!
*by T***R on August 7, 2019*

Figured I'd write a review to maybe help someone. I bought two 1Tb versions of these, had some buyer's remorse, and was really worried about compatibility. The whole 2 lane PCIE 3.0 vs. 4 lane PCIE 3.0 had me spooked in terms of system stability and performance/cost. My first system, a Dell Optiplex 5070, I am so happy to report, is lightning fast with this SDD. The 3060 and 5060's have been reported to have only 2 lane support and Dell's documentation is useless - but user complaints of less than optimal performance on NVME M.2 SDD's are everywhere. Well, Dell must've updated that system because CrystalDiskMark shows the 3,000 MB/s+ of a four lane system. I used the Samsung Data Migration tool to image the OS from Dell included 500GB 7200RPM have drive no problem. But I also have a Dell 7480 (i5) laptop. I just bought it new- the price was good and I needed a compact laptop to carry around. There was no question it is 2 Lane - being older, I didn't even have to guess. So the quandary was, would the Samsung 970 EVO be backward compatible, stable, and the speed worth the additional $70 over a Crucial SATA SDD? The system came with a 128GB SATA M.2 SSD. First of all, transferring the image was pretty hard - and I'm very familiar with imaging hard drives. Many Dell laptops will not see this SSD until the BIOS settings are changed from RAID to AHCI. This is first and foremost otherwise this SDD won't be seen. I've seen this reported with many motherboards. Second, I have a USB to M.2 NVME and a USB to M.2 SATA adapter. (There's only one SSD slot in the laptop so no choice...) Even with the Samsung installed directly in the laptop, the SSD firmware updated, and the Samsung SSD driver installed, Samsung Data Migration will not recognize this drive. I suspect it's the 2-lane thing. And it definitely will not see it in the USB adapter because it see's the adapter controller, not the SSD's. In a nutshell, I resorted to mounting both SDD's in those USB adapters, and plugging them in my Optiplex (another computer), one then the other. I first took and image or the original Dell SATA using Macrium Reflect. Then I plugged in the Samsung and restored the image. This takes some knowledge of Macrium (and a little math) to resize the C: (OS) partition to the new drive. Using a separate computer is the only way I could get this to work. But it worked perfectly. And I transferred all partitions no problem, expanding C: at the same time. As far as it being worth it, I'm getting 1,500 MB/s on the laptop 2 lane. This is still 3X the speed of an M.2 SATA SSD. So Yes! In a nutshell, don't count on the Samsung Data Migration tool. Do load the Samsung SSD driver from their website and install it. Do look in your BIOS to change RAID to AHCI if the computer doesn't see the new SSD in the NVME slot. Macrium Reflect is free and works most of the time. And it is compatible with 2 Lane PCIE 3.0 - if you see 1,500 MB/s Read speeds, that's why.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 500 GB of fast storage on a stick of gum
*by M***R on November 2, 2019*

I love these things. It's hard not to give these drives 5 stars: they are fast, easy to install, don't take up any space, don't require any running of cables, they don't generate any noise, and they are getting more affordable by the day. I purchased this to install the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 to really speed up those load times and hopefully provide the best gaming experience. Obviously the game isn't out for a few more days so I will update my review if anything bad happens, which I do no anticipate. I've included a screenshot showing how the 970 Evo stacks up against 3 other storage devices in my PC: 1) another PCIe NVMe stick from Mushkin which my OS is installed on. 2) A more traditional SATA SSD drive which I have some of my most frequently played games on. It's a couple years old at this point, so take into consideration there are faster ones out there. 3) A 3 TB traditional platter based 7200 RPM HDD from Western Digital, for storage purposes. 'CrystalDiskMark' was used for testing. It is not my intention to disparage any other devices or manufacturers with this screenshot. All of the drives perform very well, my system boots up very fast on the Mushkin NVMe, and the games on my SATA SSD load way faster than if they were on a traditional platter HDD by multiple factors. I just want to show how the Samsung 970 Evo compares to other hard drive technology. A couple side notes. My motherboard either didn't include, or I misplaced, the screws needed to secure this drive to the motherboard (it may have only came with one set of screws, which I used to install my other NVMe at build time), so make sure you have the required screws before you attempt to install it. I ended up having to order a set of screws after I went through the hassle of unplugging everything, taking the side panel off, etc. Finally, as with all storage drives, you lose some capacity after it's configured for storage in the OS. In this case I lost 35 GB, so it became a 465 GB capacity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for OS installation, fast
*by S***C on January 12, 2026*

I upgraded my system with the SAMSUNG 970 EVO 1TB SSD, and I couldn't be more pleased with the performance! This M.2 NVMe drive offers lightning-fast read and write speeds, significantly reducing boot times and loading times for applications and games. The installation process was straightforward, thanks to its compact design. The 970 EVO fits perfectly into my motherboard's M.2 slot, making for a clean build without extra cables. Once installed, I noticed an immediate improvement in overall system responsiveness and multitasking capabilities.

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