Product comparison · 2 internal solid state drives

Samsung 860 DCT vs Samsung 970 PRO

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • SSD capacity
    • 860 DCT:1.92 TB
    • 970 PRO:512 GB
  • SSD form factor
    • 860 DCT:2.5"
    • 970 PRO:M.2
  • Interface
    • 860 DCT:Serial ATA III
    • 970 PRO:PCI Express 3.0
  • NVMe
    • 860 DCT:No
    • 970 PRO:Yes
  • Memory type
    • 860 DCT:MLC
    • 970 PRO:V-NAND MLC
  • Component for
    • 860 DCT:Server/workstation
    • 970 PRO:PC
  • Random read (4KB)
    • 860 DCT:98000 IOPS
    • 970 PRO:370000 IOPS
  • Random write (4KB)
    • 860 DCT:19000 IOPS
    • 970 PRO:500000 IOPS

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Comparison of 860 DCT, 970 PRO
53 specifications
Features9 differ
SSD capacityDiffers1.92 TB512 GB
SSD form factorDiffers2.5"M.2
InterfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIIPCI Express 3.0
NVMeDiffersNoYes
NVMe versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Memory typeDiffersMLCV-NAND MLC
NAND flash typeMLC (Multi Level Cell)MLC (Multi Level Cell)
Component forDiffersServer/workstationPC
Security algorithms256-bit AES256-bit AES
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 MB/s
Write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2300 MB/s
Random read (4KB)Differs98000 IOPS370000 IOPS
Random write (4KB)Differs19000 IOPS500000 IOPS
Controller typeDiffersSamsung MJXSamsung Phoenix
PCI Express interface data lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4
DevSlp (device sleep) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
TRIM supportYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1500000 h1500000 h
Opal SSC 2.0Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TCG Opal 2.0Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data transfer rateKnown for one6 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential read speed (AS SSD)Known for one550 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential write speed (AS SSD)Known for one520 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Active garbage collectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TBW ratingKnown for one698Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 V
Power consumption (read)Differs2.02 W5.2 W
Power consumption (write)Differs2.95 W5.2 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 W
Power consumption (average)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Power consumption (idle)Differs1.05 W0.03 W
Power consumption DevSlp (device sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mW
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100.1 mm80.2 mm
DepthDiffers69.9 mm2.38 mm
HeightDiffers6.9 mm22.1 mm
WeightDiffers60 g8 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143.4 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98.1 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 85 °C-45 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Non-operating vibration20 G20 G
Operating shock1500 G1500 G
Non-operating shock1500 G1500 G
Other featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Launch dateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4/16/2018
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471707084717070

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