Samsung 870 EVO 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 3D NAND TLC AES-256 TCG Opal 2.0 2.5-inch SSD

The Samsung 870 EVO MZ-77E250 is a 250GB consumer and prosumer SATA 6Gb/s SSD built on Samsung's 3D NAND TLC V-NAND technology with AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 support. The industry-leading 870 EVO delivers reliable everyday storage performance for desktop and laptop upgrades, NAS, and light workstation use in a standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor.

Key Features

• 250GB Samsung 3D NAND TLC V-NAND for reliable everyday storage performance
• SATA 6Gb/s — universal desktop and laptop compatibility
• AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 for data security
• Samsung MagicVault and Magician software support
• 5-year limited warranty — Samsung's consumer SSD flagship reliability

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MZ-77E250
• Manufacturer: Samsung
• OEM Status: OEM
• Model: 870 EVO
• Capacity: 250GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• NAND: 3D NAND TLC (V-NAND)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 250GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• NAND Type: Samsung 3D NAND TLC V-NAND
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm)
• Encryption: AES-256 / TCG Opal 2.0
• Warranty: 5 years

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 530 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 98,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 88,000 IOPS
• TBW: 150 TBW

Use Cases

• Desktop and laptop SSD upgrade from HDD for faster OS boot and application load times
• NAS storage for home and small office file server deployments
• Secondary storage drive for content creation workstations
• Encrypted storage with AES-256/TCG Opal 2.0 for sensitive data security

Compatibility

• Compatible with any 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s desktop, laptop, or NAS bay
• Backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s
• 7mm height — compatible with slim laptops (with optional spacer for 9.5mm bays)
• Samsung Magician software for Windows and macOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 870 EVO and 870 QVO?

The 870 EVO uses TLC NAND for higher endurance (150 TBW at 250GB) while the 870 QVO uses QLC NAND for lower cost per GB at higher capacities. The EVO is preferred for more write-intensive use cases.

Does the 870 EVO support hardware encryption?

Yes — the Samsung 870 EVO includes AES-256 hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 compatibility for software-based drive encryption solutions like BitLocker and VeraCrypt (when configured in eDrive mode).

Is the 870 EVO compatible with Mac?

Yes — the 870 EVO works in any 2.5-inch SATA slot, including Mac Mini and MacBook Pro (non-Retina) models with SATA storage bays. Samsung Magician software supports Windows only; use third-party tools on macOS.

The Samsung 870 EVO MZ-77E250 delivers 250GB of reliable 3D NAND TLC V-NAND SATA SSD performance with AES-256 encryption and 5-year warranty — the industry-standard consumer SSD choice for desktop, laptop, and NAS storage upgrades. Order today and experience faster storage with Samsung's proven 870 EVO reliability.