Samsung 870 EVO MZ-77E500E 500 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

Designed for creators, IT professionals, and everyday business users, the Samsung 870 EVO 500 GB SSD delivers uncompromising speed, rock-solid reliability, and broad compatibility in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. Built on Samsung’s 6th-generation V-NAND and a refined controller, this drive powers faster boot times, rapid file transfers, and smooth multitasking across demanding applications. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty, the 870 EVO is engineered to handle heavy workloads—from video editing and design to data backups and daily office tasks—with consistent performance and low latency.

• Blazing speed for multitasking: Experience responsive system performance with sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530 MB/s. This translates to quick OS boots, swift program launches, speedy file transfers, and seamless multitasking across multiple apps, web browsers, and heavy workloads without slows or stutter.
• Reliability you can trust: The 870 EVO pairs Samsung’s robust 6th-generation V-NAND with a proven controller to deliver steady performance under load. Coupled with a 5-year limited warranty, it offers dependable endurance for business workloads, creative projects, and everyday tasks, ensuring your data stays secure and accessible over time.
• Advanced memory technology for efficiency: Built with 3D TLC V-NAND (6th generation), the drive delivers high density storage with improved energy efficiency and faster random-access performance. This means snappier responsiveness in everyday use and sustained performance during long sessions of editing, rendering, or large-scale file management.
• Broad compatibility and easy upgrade: The 2.5-inch SATA form factor is widely supported by desktops, laptops, and a range of all-in-one systems. It’s a straightforward upgrade from traditional hard drives or older SSDs, and it’s easy to clone your existing drive with common cloning tools, reducing downtime during upgrades.
• Energy efficiency and quiet operation: With no moving parts, the 870 EVO runs cooler and quieter than HDDs and many older SSDs, helping to preserve battery life in laptops and maintain a peaceful workspace while delivering reliable performance during long work sessions or gaming.

Technical Details of Samsung 870 EVO MZ-77E500E 500 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7 mm)
• Interface: SATA III (SATA/600) with backward compatibility to older SATA revisions
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Memory Type: 3D TLC V-NAND (6th generation)
• Controller: Samsung controller optimized for reliability and low latency
• Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 530 MB/s
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

How to install Samsung 870 EVO

• Power down your computer and disconnect power and peripherals. Open the case or access panel to reach the drive bay.
• If upgrading from a hard drive or an older SSD, remove the existing drive or prepare an empty 2.5" bay for the new SSD.
• Connect a SATA data cable from the motherboard to the SSD and attach a SATA power cable from the power supply.
• Mount the drive in a 2.5" drive bay and secure it with screws; close the case and reconnect power.
• Power on, enter your operating system, and initialize or format the new drive. If you’re replacing an existing drive, you can clone your current data using a cloning tool before the swap.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Samsung 870 EVO MZ-77E500E compatible with my computer? A: Yes. It uses a standard 2.5-inch SATA interface and fits most desktops and laptops that provide a 2.5" bay and a SATA port.
• Q: What warranty comes with this SSD? A: It includes a 5-year limited warranty from Samsung, subject to typical terms and conditions.
• Q: Can I use the 870 EVO as a boot drive? A: Yes. The drive is suitable for operating system installations and boot drives, delivering fast startup times and responsive everyday computing.
• Q: How does it perform under multitasking? A: The 870 EVO maintains steady, high-speed performance under multitasking, accelerating file transfers, program launches, and workload-intensive tasks.
• Q: Do I need any special software to install or clone? A: No special tools are required beyond standard mounting hardware. If you want to clone your existing drive, Samsung offers a Data Migration utility to simplify the process.