SAMSUNG 970 Pro 1TB M.2 NVME Gen3 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Samsung 970 Pro 1TB is a high-performance M.2 NVMe solid-state drive designed for demanding workloads on client PCs and workstations. Built on Samsung’s V-NAND 2-bit MLC (multi-level cell) technology and powered by the Samsung Phoenix controller, it connects via a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.3 protocol, delivering the low-latency storage throughput that content creators, engineers, and power users rely Sequential read speeds reach up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds reach up to 2,300 MB/s, while random performance peaks at up to 370,000 IOPS read and up to 500,000 IOPS write at QD32 (4KB). These figures are subject to variation based on system hardware and configuration. Endurance is a defining strength of the 970 Pro. The 1TB model is rated for up to 1,200 TBW (terabytes written), backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Thermal management is handled through a combination of a nickel-coated controller, a built-in heat spreader, and Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard, which automatically monitors operating temperatures to maintain consistent performance across sustained workloads. Security features include AES 256-bit hardware encryption (Class 0), TCG/Opal, and IEEE 1667 (Encrypted Drive) support. The drive also supports TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, automatic garbage collection, and device sleep mode for power efficiency. Average system-level power consumption is approximately 5.2 W, with a burst maximum of 8.5 W and an idle draw of up to 30 mW. The drive operates within 0–70 °C and is rated for shock resistance of 1,500 G at 0.5 ms (half sine). Samsung Magician software is included for drive health monitoring, firmware updates, and optional performance optimisation. Verified Specifications: – Series: SSD 970 PRO – Capacity: 1 TB – Form Factor: M.2 2280 – Interface: PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 – Controller: Samsung Phoenix – NAND: Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC – Sequential Read: Up to 3,500 MB/s – Sequential Write: Up to 2,300 MB/s – Random Read (QD32): Up to 370,000 IOPS – Random Write (QD32): Up to 500,000 IOPS – Endurance: Up to 1,200 TBW – MTBF: 1.5 million hours – Encryption: AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal, IEEE 1667 – Operating Temperature: 0–70 °C – Dimensions: 3.16″ x 0.87″ x 0.09″ (M.2 2280) – Weight: Max 0.28 oz – Warranty: 5 years