The 860 EVO is known for its excellent performance consistency, high endurance, and reliability, making it a perfect upgrade for users seeking faster boot times and application loading.

• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III), compatible with older SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s interfaces.

• Form Factor: Standard 2.5-inch drive, fitting easily into most desktop PC drive bays and laptop drive slots (at the standard 6.8mm height).

• Controller & NAND: Powered by the robust Samsung MJX Controller and advanced Samsung V-NAND (64-layer, 3-bit MLC) technology.

• Sequential Speeds: Up to 550 MB/s Sequential Read and up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write—reaching the practical limit of the SATA III interface.

• Intelligent TurboWrite: Uses a 22 GB SLC cache buffer to accelerate file transfers and sustain high performance, even with heavy workloads.

• Endurance (TBW): Rated for 300 Terabytes Written (TBW), meaning you can write an average of 164 GB per day for five years, making it highly durable for everyday use.

• Software & Security: Includes access to Samsung Magician Software for easy management and health checks, and supports AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption (TCG Opal 2.0).