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The Samsung 870 EVO is one of those “boring in the best way” SSDs. In real UK office/rework terms, it’s a safe upgrade for desktops, lab PCs, and general file/VDI-ish workloads where you want predictable performance and low drama. The fact it’s SATA 2.5" makes it especially handy if you’re working with older systems, small form-factor builds, or places where you’re not allowed to change backplanes or cabling. For £284.28 ex-VAT for 2TB, it’s solid value if you actually need that capacity and you want Samsung-level reliability without gambling.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re planning a brand-new build that supports NVMe. SATA SSDs are fine, but you’ll get noticeably better performance per pound from modern NVMe drives, and it’s a bit wasteful to spend premium money on an older interface when the platform can do more. Also, if you’re deploying at scale and cost-per-terabyte is the only decision driver, you might find cheaper SSDs that perform “well enough” for non-critical workloads. Bottom line: buy the 870 EVO when compatibility and consistency matter; skip it when you have the option to go NVMe or you’re purely chasing lowest cost.

The worlds favourite SSD
The latest model of the worlds best-selling SSD series has finally arrived. The 870 EVO inherits the legacy of Samsungs pioneering SSD technology, boasting upgraded performance, reliability and com...

Excellence in performance
The 870 EVO achieves the maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds. Everyday users can now enjoy professional-level SSD performance. Intelligent TurboWrite accelerates write sp...

Industry-defining reliability
Providing up to 2,400 TBW under a 5-year limited warranty, the 870 EVO meets the industrys leading standards of reliability. It withstands tasks from everyday computing to 8K video processing and c...

More compatible than ever
The 870 EVO passed compatibility tests with major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS and video recording devices. As the latest entry in the globally best-selling ...

Upgrade with ease
Upgrading to the 870 EVO is made easy for anyone with a desktop PC or laptop that supports a standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor. Enjoying this masterpiece SSD is as convenient as plugging in the 87...

Samsung Magician software
Make your drive work like magic. The new and improved Samsung Magician 6 software will keep your SSD in check. You can easily manage your drive with a wide range of useful tools to keep up with the...

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