--- product_id: 101274085 title: "970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM" brand: "samsung" price: "£186.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/101274085-970-evo-plus-ssd-250gb-nvme-m-2-internal-solid store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3500MB/s read speed 250GB NVMe M.2 storage Dynamic Thermal Guard heat control 970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM **Brand:** samsung **Price:** £186.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade to the speed you deserve — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM by samsung - **How much does it cost?** £186.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/101274085-970-evo-plus-ssd-250gb-nvme-m-2-internal-solid) ## Best For - samsung enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samsung brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact M.2 Form Factor:** Sleek, space-saving design fits effortlessly into desktops and workstations, perfect for upgrading without bulk. - • **Smart Thermal Management:** Stay cool under pressure with Dynamic Thermal Guard that actively prevents overheating and throttling during intense workloads. - • **Next-Gen V-NAND Technology:** Harness Samsung’s cutting-edge V-NAND for enhanced durability, efficiency, and power savings tailored for pros and gamers alike. - • **Blazing-Fast NVMe Performance:** Experience lightning-quick load times and seamless multitasking with up to 3,500MB/s read and 3,300MB/s write speeds. - • **Effortless Drive Optimization:** Samsung Magician software keeps your SSD updated, secure, and performing at peak with intuitive management tools. ## Overview The Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD delivers industry-leading PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 performance with sequential read speeds up to 3,500MB/s and write speeds up to 3,300MB/s. Featuring advanced V-NAND technology and Dynamic Thermal Guard heat control, it ensures reliable, high-speed storage ideal for gaming, professional content creation, and demanding business applications. Backed by Samsung Magician software and a 5-year warranty, this compact SSD is a premium upgrade for anyone seeking cutting-edge speed and durability. ## Description For intensive workloads on PCs and workstations, the Samsung 970 EVO Plus delivers ultimate performance powered by Samsung's NVMe SSD leadership. The ultimate in performance, the 970 EVO Plus is upgraded to be faster than the 970 EVO. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for unbeatable computing that meets the needs of the most demanding tech enthusiasts and professionals. For performance that puts you in command, the 970 EVO Plus combines the next-gen PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe interface with the latest V-NAND technology to achieve fearless read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300MB/s, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO. Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus Solid State Drive enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops. Advanced drive management made simple, Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance. Review: Excellent SSD Upgrade - Purchased the Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 for my mid 2015 MacBook Pro (Excellent computers that many people still use and love). For some time Apple played evil by not permitting SSD upgrade other than from one company, which made prices expensive. I used a Sintech adapted (about $12) for the installation. Installation was very easy. It is quite fast and works very well. I am very happy. Installation/Migration recommendations: First, check out the Apple Support Boot to Recovery Options. There are a few way to reload or migrate files after purchasing the SSD upgrade. 1) Not recommended. Cloning the SD with specific cloning apps. I do not recommend. Too much hassle. 2) Mot recommended. Attempting to use an external USB enclosure for the new SSD and using the migration process through Disk tools (reboot to recovery). You will need to format the SSD, load system, and then start migration. Unfortunately, the disk or enclosure will likely not be recognized. You may very well get frustrated. 3) Best method. Create and use and external USB Boot drive. It will take a bit to load the files on the the USB thumb drive, but it is very worth it. This process will work. Make sure you do a little homework on how to make a boot drive and for migration. Then shut down the computer and install the new adapter with the Samsung SSD "internally." Then restart with the external Boot Drive that you just made, and make you way to Disk tools (pretty clear cut). The drive will now appear. Format the SSD and load system. You can now migrate files using either the Time Machine back-up that you should have made, or place the new SSD in the external enclosure and use the Migration tool. I chose to remove the SSD, place it in my external USB/SSD enclosure, and then use the Migration tool. To do that I restarted in Recover Mode (Not the external boot drive) again made my way to Migration. It took a while to migrate all of the data (over night for 900 GB) but it worked very well. You will need to log in to a few apps. You may also need to take care of any cloud services that will re-sync. DropBox may to a a bit of attention. I did not include all of the steps. Do a bit of homework. It is not that hard. But follow the steps. * Be patient and do the migration right. This SSD is very good and will work. Review: The Unkillable King of PCIe 3.0 - The Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB remains the undisputed champion of the PCIe 3.0 era, striking a near-perfect balance between price, performance, and rock-solid reliability that few modern drives can match. While it technically lags behind the newer, flashier Gen 4 drives like the 980 Pro in raw synthetic benchmarks, you would be hard-pressed to notice the difference in real-world tasks like gaming or booting Windows; it still feels snappy and responsive. Its write speeds are impressive, fueled by a generous SLC cache that handles bursty workloads with ease, though heavy power users moving hundreds of gigabytes at once might notice a slowdown if they exhaust it. The only real chink in its armor is its tendency to run toasty under load, so ensuring you have decent airflow or a motherboard heatsink is a smart move to prevent thermal throttling. Ultimately, if you don't have a Gen 4 compatible motherboard or simply want the most reliable "bang for your buck" storage upgrade without paying the "latest and greatest" tax, this drive is still an outstanding choice. ## Features - INNOVATIVE V-NAND TECHNOLOGY: Powered by Samsung V-NAND Technology, the 970 EVO Plus SSD’s NVMe interface (PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3) offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency ideal for tech enthusiasts, high end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers - BREAKTHROUGH READ WRITE SPEEDS: Sequential read and write performance levels of up to 3,500MB/s and 3,300MB/s, respectively; Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 600,000 IOPS Random Read - PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AND DATA SECURITY: Seamless cloning and file transfers with Samsung Magician Software, the ideal SSD management solution for performance optimization and data security with automatic firmware updates - SUPERIOR HEAT DISSIPATION: Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops. WWN not supported ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MG119KG | | Additional Features | Compact | | Best Sellers Rank | #78 in Internal Solid State Drives | | Brand | Samsung | | Built-In Media | SSD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 | | Color | Multicolor | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Connectivity Technology | NVMe | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 60,501 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 3500 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 250 GB | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years | | Enclosure Material | NAND flash | | Form Factor | M.2 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00887276303734 | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | NVMe | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 1 | | Hard-Drive Size | 250 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | PCI Express x4 | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.15"L x 0.87"W x 0.09"Th | | Item Type Name | SSD | | Item Weight | 1.9 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Samsung | | Media Speed | 3300 megabits_per_second | | Mfr Part Number | MZ-V7S250B/AM | | Model Name | SAMMZV7S250B | | Model Number | MZ-V7S250B/AM | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 3500 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Compact | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal | | UPC | 887276303734 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 5 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Samsung - **Color:** Multicolor - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity Technology:** NVMe - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 250 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Hard Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** NVMe - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Compact ## Images ![970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pDbAfKuAL.jpg) ![970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OLCdyQ4ZL.jpg) ![970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EEKJqt4ZL.jpg) ![970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814ZC1J53OL.jpg) ![970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y7wQDkPwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's the difference between 970 evo and 970 evo plus?** A: As another responded - only current specs, reported by the reputable test sites (I researched these and WD thoroughly across several testers - don't have site name this moment, but I bought it and I _never_ click buy until I am certain - anyway. Read speeds are equal, write speeds are 2500 MB/s for EVO and 3300 MB/s for EVO Plus. At this price it is a no-brainer. Incidentally - even the 970 EVO wiped the floor with WD Black in those same tests. Samsung 970 EVO/EVO Plus, 980 et al.. are the best SSDs you can get, especially for these great prices. Daayyum. I'd jump at this price if I hadn't already :-) **Q: Do all variants (250gb and 1TB) have the same speed?** A: nope, check on detailed specs on Samsung website https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/970evoplus/ 250GB 2,300 MB/s ; 500GB 3,200MB/s ; 1TB/2TB 3,300 MB/s **Q: where is the 2tb drive?** A: Product comes with new higher density flash memory. Samsung should release 2TB version as soon as they maintain mass production of 512 bit density flash. Early predictions are that it should come in April. **Q: Will the 500gb sdd clone my 1tb system partition with 200gb used, on my hdd, and is the process automated?** A: It is not clear if the source is 500GB or 1TB. For Clonezilla to work, the destination partition must be equal or larger than the source one. It seems your source is the 1TB partition. You will need to shrink the 1TB system partition to less than 500GB for Clonezilla to work. That said, Clonezilla is a wonderful program and does a "bare metal" backup of used space to be efficient in backup capacity. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent SSD Upgrade *by T***S on March 21, 2023* Purchased the Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 for my mid 2015 MacBook Pro (Excellent computers that many people still use and love). For some time Apple played evil by not permitting SSD upgrade other than from one company, which made prices expensive. I used a Sintech adapted (about $12) for the installation. Installation was very easy. It is quite fast and works very well. I am very happy. Installation/Migration recommendations: First, check out the Apple Support Boot to Recovery Options. There are a few way to reload or migrate files after purchasing the SSD upgrade. 1) Not recommended. Cloning the SD with specific cloning apps. I do not recommend. Too much hassle. 2) Mot recommended. Attempting to use an external USB enclosure for the new SSD and using the migration process through Disk tools (reboot to recovery). You will need to format the SSD, load system, and then start migration. Unfortunately, the disk or enclosure will likely not be recognized. You may very well get frustrated. 3) Best method. Create and use and external USB Boot drive. It will take a bit to load the files on the the USB thumb drive, but it is very worth it. This process will work. Make sure you do a little homework on how to make a boot drive and for migration. Then shut down the computer and install the new adapter with the Samsung SSD "internally." Then restart with the external Boot Drive that you just made, and make you way to Disk tools (pretty clear cut). The drive will now appear. Format the SSD and load system. You can now migrate files using either the Time Machine back-up that you should have made, or place the new SSD in the external enclosure and use the Migration tool. I chose to remove the SSD, place it in my external USB/SSD enclosure, and then use the Migration tool. To do that I restarted in Recover Mode (Not the external boot drive) again made my way to Migration. It took a while to migrate all of the data (over night for 900 GB) but it worked very well. You will need to log in to a few apps. You may also need to take care of any cloud services that will re-sync. DropBox may to a a bit of attention. I did not include all of the steps. Do a bit of homework. It is not that hard. But follow the steps. * Be patient and do the migration right. This SSD is very good and will work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Unkillable King of PCIe 3.0 *by Q***. on December 14, 2025* The Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB remains the undisputed champion of the PCIe 3.0 era, striking a near-perfect balance between price, performance, and rock-solid reliability that few modern drives can match. While it technically lags behind the newer, flashier Gen 4 drives like the 980 Pro in raw synthetic benchmarks, you would be hard-pressed to notice the difference in real-world tasks like gaming or booting Windows; it still feels snappy and responsive. Its write speeds are impressive, fueled by a generous SLC cache that handles bursty workloads with ease, though heavy power users moving hundreds of gigabytes at once might notice a slowdown if they exhaust it. The only real chink in its armor is its tendency to run toasty under load, so ensuring you have decent airflow or a motherboard heatsink is a smart move to prevent thermal throttling. Ultimately, if you don't have a Gen 4 compatible motherboard or simply want the most reliable "bang for your buck" storage upgrade without paying the "latest and greatest" tax, this drive is still an outstanding choice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rock solid drive and still a great choice *by B***S on January 14, 2026* With Micron shifting hard toward AI, this might end up being one of the better price to performance options going forward, but we will see how things shake out. Either way, this drive has been great. It is fast, super reliable, and has given me zero issues. Installation was painless and it has been rock solid in daily use. Here is hoping supply and pricing stabilize, because this is still an easy drive to recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S250B/AM - Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. 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