Samsung 850 Evo mSATA

Overview

The Samsung 850 Evo mSATA is a SSD designed for client PCs and focus to mobile and compact PC users. The mSATA drives are available in 120GB, 250GB, 500GB and 1TB models, the largest of which uses the Samsung MEX controller and 1GB of LPDDR2 DRAM cache memory. Meanwhile, the smaller 120GB/250GB and 500GB models use the Samsung MGX Controller and all have a 512MB LPDDR3 DRAM cache. All models have been given a maximum sequential read throughput of 540MB/s with a write speed of 520MB/s using the TurboWrite feature.

There is a new version available:

Samsung 870 Evo SSD

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

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Last revision on January 17, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Very power efficient
Silky smooth operation as system drives
3 year warranty
Competitively priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Performance lacking in our consumer real-world benchmarks
RAPID mode is Windows only
The lower capacity M.2. SSD struggles to maintain writing performance when pushed very hard
No PCIe support so won't work in many motherboards

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Expert reviews and ratings

The mSATA range is more interesting despite the fact that the M.2 interface will inevitably replace mSATA. Furthermore, increasingly fewer motherboards are offering mSATA ports despite the fact that we feel it's an essential feature for any Mini-ITX motherboard.

By TechSpot on March 31, 2015

The appeal for mobile device or small PC format owners is obvious, both formats offer high capacity, desktop like performance, encryption and low power consumption. The whole package is backed by a 5 years limited warranty. Who say one can not have the...

By Ubergizmo on April 09, 2015

Another pair of top-performing SSDs from Samsung! As good as any equivalent-capacity consumer-grade SATA 6Gb/s SSDs out...

By thessdreview.com on April 07, 2015

Our first rating is performance, which compares how effective the Samsung SSD 850 EVO mSATA drive performs in benchmark operations against competing SATA-based solid state drive storage solutions. For reference, Samsung specifications suggest 540 MB/s...

By Benchmark Reviews on April 03, 2015

The lack of any tools or software in the box might make it a fiddly upgrade for Ultrabook users, but the EVO 850 M.2 is seriously fast and worth the effort. If you're building a clutter-free desktop PC, however, it's ideal - as long as you have a compatible motherboard.

By Expert Reviews on March 31, 2015

To help maintain Samsung's market share, the M.2 of the 850 EVO is being introduced into the growing M.2 marketplace. Boasting almost no difference in performance across all form factors the Samsung 850 EVO M.2 will show you what this form factor can really accomplish.

By The SSD Review on March 31, 2015

So if you've got a compatible laptop, mini PC etc and a desire for a compact storage solution then the Samsung 850 EVO M.2 SSD is a fantastic choice offering blistering speeds and huge capacity at a reasonable price, worthy of our OC3D Gold Award.

By Overclock 3D on March 31, 2015

100

With the 850 EVO M.2, Samsung has proven once again that good things do come in small packages. Designed and built entirely in-house, this diminutive drive is powered by Samsung's energy-efficient MGX controller and is available with up to 500GB of the company's 3-bit 3D V-NAND flash.

By CDRLabs on March 31, 2015

Endurance is also unchanged. Samsung offers a five year warranty on all capacities, which covers 75TBW for 120GB/250GB drives (~40GB/day) and 150TBW for higher capacities (~80GB/day). This is very generous and more than enough for client...

By Bit-tech.net on March 31, 2015

100

Here at Myce.com, we have already reviewed the Samsung 850 EVO SATA SSD, with its ground breaking TLC 3D V-NAND, and found it to be an excellent performer. Today I'm taking a look at a couple of variations to the Samsung 850 EVO, which expands the 850...

By MyCE on March 31, 2015

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