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Samsung 870 EVO (1 TB, SATA)

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Samsung 870 EVO (1 TB, SATA)

The 870 EVO 1TB is a beginner-tier SATA SSD — a dependable choice for upgrading older boards or adding game storage, and a fit for systems without a spare M.2 slot or anyone wanting a simple 2.5-inch upgrade. If your build supports NVMe, look past it, since a Gen4 drive is only marginally pricier and far faster.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall64±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).

Beginner Friendliness88
Compatibility50
Confidence82
Pro Readiness38
Upgrade Path55
Value50

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
storage typeSATA SSDSourced
capacity (GB)1000Sourced

2/2 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • SATA upgrades for older boards / extra game storage

Who should skip this

  • NVMe-capable builds (Gen4 is barely pricier)

Known limitations

  • 2026 NAND price chaos: deals at $150 vs inflated list prices — watch the swings

Where to buy

List price $150

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Compatibility

No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 (2 TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2) is the natural next step up in storage. See it →