PCStorage SystemsSamsung 970 Pro vs 970 Evo M.2 NVMe SSD Specifications Comparison October 9, 20186766 views0Share By IG ShareEarlier on Face of IT, we have discussed M.2 SSDs many times before. Today, we will be comparing two of the best M.2 2280 SSDs produced by Samsung, the Samsung 970 Pro vs 970 Evo. We will go through all the little details in order to determine which one stands on the top. But before we get going, here is a little understanding about M.2 SSDs.Note: If you buy something from our links, we might earn a commission. See our disclosure statement.Table of Contents ToggleSamsung 970 Pro vs 970 EvoSamsung 970 Pro vs 970 Evo: Specs ComparisonGeneral:Performance:Conclusion:Samsung 970 Pro vs 970 EvoWhile both of them are very similar, they sell at different price points. The devil is in the details. We will be comparing them side by side to understand better how they differ from each other.What is M.2 SSD?Our mobile computing devices are getting smaller. The mSATA interface helped to created thin data cards for these devices (Ultra-books, laptops), which could still communicate with the system using the standard SATA interface. However, the major issue with this solution was the limited performance of SATA 3.0 standard. Thus, a new compact card interface was introduced. Formerly referred to as NextGen Form Factor (NGFF), the new M.2 interface brings following improvements to our storage:Faster SpeedsCompact sizeCommand modeReduce overall power consumptionMore rapid system boot timesWe will discuss this stuff with details some other time. Today, our main discussion is the comparison between Samsung 970 Pro and Samsung 970 Evo. So without any more delay, here we go:Samsung 970 Pro vs 970 Evo: Specs ComparisonTo make sure we understand both of these products and their performance level accurately, we will go through all the technical details and specs divided into several categories; and discuss how these differences will impact their performance. We hope it will help you to choose the right product for yourself. So without any further discussion, here is the side by side specs comparison for Samsung 970 Pro v/s 970 Evo:General:SpecificationSamsung 970 Pro[amazon_link asins=’B07DFJ3YQR’ template=’PriceLink’ store=’foi04-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’3ca84afc-cbc8-11e8-9970-099b381cf317′]Samsung 970 Evo[amazon_link asins=’B07DB942BT’ template=’PriceLink’ store=’foi04-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’98a34f5e-cbc7-11e8-b628-034a66b7c6fa’]BrandSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSeries970 PRO970 EVOModelMZ-V7P512BWMZ-V7E500BWDevice TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)Used ForConsumerConsumerWe are starting with the necessary details first. Both Samsung 970 Pro and Samsung 970 Evo are Consumer level internal solid state drives (SSDs) manufactured and sold by Samsung. However, they belong to different lineups. Generally meant for mobile computing devices such as notebooks, ultrabooks, laptops, etc., they are now also used for small form factor desktops.Platform Details:SpecificationSamsung 970 ProSamsung 970 EvoForm FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280Available Capacity512 GB1 TB250 GB500 GB1 TB2 TBMemory Components64L V-NAND MLC64L V-NAND MLCInterfacePCIe Gen3. X4NVMe 1.3PCIe Gen3. X4NVMe 1.3ControllerSamsung Phoenix ControllerSamsung Phoenix ControllerCache512MB LPDDR4 DRAM512MB LPDDR4 DRAMAs the table above clearly implies, there is hardly any difference in the platform. They come in the same M.2 2280 form factor. As we mentioned in our previous articles all M.2 2232, M.2 2260 and M.2 2280 are M.2 SSDs only. The leading number describes their length and width. (i.e M.2 2242 is 22 x 42 mm). So in our case, both of these are 22mm x 80mm SSDs. Going further, both of them utilize the same memory components, interface, controller technology and have the same size and type of cache as well.The only difference we see here is the available capacity variations. The Samsung 970 Pro is available in two variants of 512 GB and 1 TB only. On the other hand, Samsung Evo 970 comes with a lot of options from small to large scale, which is, in fact, a plus point. Suppose you want an SSD for installing OS, so 250 GB will be just perfect for you, rather than investing in 512 GB.Performance:SpecificationSamsung 970 ProSamsung 970 EvoMax Sequential ReadUp to 3500 MBpsUp to 3400 MBpsMax Sequential WriteUp to 2300 MBpsUp to 2300 MBps4KB Random ReadQD32: Up to 370,000 IOPS QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPSQD32: Up to 370,000 IOPS QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPS4KB Random WriteQD32: Up to 500,000 IOPS QD1: Up to 55,000 IOPSQD32: Up to 450,000 IOPS QD1: Up to 50,000 IOPSMTBF1,500,000 hours1,500,000 hoursHere, we can see that the performance level of Samsung 970 Pro and Samsung 970 Evo is almost identical in reading and mean time between failures. However, the Evo lacks a bit when it comes to writing performance. As the table shows, the sequential read, 4KB random read, and MTBF is similar for both the M.2 SSDs, however, Samsung 970 Pro does slightly better when it comes to Max sequential write and 4KB random write.Environmental Measures:SpecificationSamsung 970 ProSamsung 970 EvoPower Consumption (Idle)Max. 30 mWMax. 30 mWPower Consumption (Active)Average: 5.2W Maximum: 8.5W (Burst mode)Average: 5.7W Maximum: 10W (Burst mode)Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70° C0°C ~ +70° CMax Shock Resistance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)In idle mode, power consumption is the same for both Samsung 970 Pro and Samsung 970 Evo, which is 30 mW. Inactive state Samsung 970 Evo consumes 5.7 W on average loads and up to 10 W on peak moments. On the other hand, Samsung 970 Pro consumes only 5.2 W on average loads and 8.5 W on peak moments, which is, in fact, better than the Evo. Both drives may heat up to 70° C. Moreover, the max shock resistance capacity is similar for both M.2 SSDs as well.Dimensions & Weight:SpecificationSamsung 970 ProSamsung 970 EvoHeight2.30 mm2.30 mmWidth22.10 mm22.10 mmDepth80.26 mm80.26 mmWeight7.94 g7.94 gAs we described earlier, both of these drives have exactly the same form factor, so the dimensions and weight figures are the same as well.Conclusion:So after going through this side by side comparison, we can conclude following:Samsung 970 Evo offers more capacity variations to choose fromSamsung 970 Pro has better writing performanceIn terms of power consumption, Samsung 970 Pro does better when compared with the 970 EvoWe hope this comparison helps you to understand these M.2 2280 SSDs by Samsung and help you to choose the right one according to your needs and requirements. If you want something small scale, Evo is best for you. However, if you are looking for performance and ready to invest some extra cash, then you can go for Samsung 970 Pro. 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