Samsung SSD 860 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E4T0B/AM) Review: A Game-Changer for Storage and Speed

I have an older ASUS laptop that was given to me by someone who purchased a new HP. This unit had only 4GB RAM and a 500GB spinning-hard-drive. So I upgraded RAM to 8GB and bought this Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD to replace the old spinning-drive. This SSD arrived and I needed to buy a $7 USB-to-SATA III cable here on Amazon so I could clone the old hard drive to it. There is a lot of chatter on here about people wondering about the best ways to clone existing drives onto these SSD devices. In my case, I decided the simplest thing to do was to use something I could boot from a USB, so it wouldn't matter what operating system was on the old drive I could clone anything. So I downloaded Tuxboot and Clonezilla and ran it to install onto a USB. Super-simple process and I was ready to roll. I then hooked up the SATA end of the cable to the SSD and the other to an open USB port on the laptop, stuck the bootable USB I had just made into another and turned on power. Booted right up to Clonezilla, hit enter through every default, ensured it was using the 500GB spinning-drive for its source and the new 500GB SSD for the target, and within about a minute it was off and running. You are presented with a lot of options. I chose the simplest, device-to-device rather than doing the source-to-image, then image-to-target. Process took around 2.5 hours and then I shut down, removed the old drive from its caddy and replaced it with the SSD, hit the power switch and the system immediately booted right up to where I had left off before I cloned it! There are a lot of ways you can clone existing drives to these SSD's. You might even want to just fresh-install your system onto one of these SSD's and that's fine. I didn't want to take the time to do that. But for me, using that $7 cable I bought here on Amazon, with the Samsung EVO 860 SSD I bought here on Amazon, and free Clonezilla install-to-USB I was able to effortlessly clone the old drive to the SSD and boot right up with it without any issues whatsoever. I had zero issues. A few benefits from having gone through this: 1. I now know how to clone a laptop drive to an external drive 2. No more motor to spin a drive, so no more extra draw on the laptop's battery to keep one running 3. No more heat from a drive motor that's constantly running 4. Excellent performance and speed with this Samsung To benchmark it for you, the laptop originally took just over two minutes to boot up. After upgrading its memory from 4GB to 8GB boot time dropped a bit, to 1.5 minutes. But after replacing the hard-drive with this SSD boot time is now 30-32 seconds, from hitting the power-switch to login. And everything else on the system is much, much faster without the extra seek times and slowness of that old spinning drive. Time will tell but so far this Samsung is functioning great, was easy to clone to, Clonezilla recognized it right away (as did Tuxboot), and it booted in my system the first time after the cloning was done. And this thing is just super-fast. Plus it's a Samsung EVO. From all I've heard and read, these are pretty reliable devices with a reliability of something like 1.5 MILLION hours. That's 62,500 days or about 171 years! Try getting that kind of reliability from a spinning hard-drive! Bottom line is these are known to be great devices. There are duds out there but by-and-large it's hard to beat a Samsung EVO device for its price-point, reliability, and performance. That's why I spent the extra $$ rather than going to a cheaper, edge-brand type SSD. I have both old and new equipment and my older stuff recognized and worked with it just fine and so far it's a screamer. I highly recommend.

I recently upgraded my computer's storage with the Samsung SSD 860 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E4T0B/AM), and I couldn't be happier with the performance and reliability it offers. As someone who deals with large files daily, this SSD has been a game-changer for my workflow. **Blazing Fast Speed** The read and write speeds on this SSD are remarkable. I noticed an immediate improvement in my system's boot time and the speed at which applications load. Large file transfers, which used to take minutes, now complete in a matter of seconds. This SSD truly lives up to Samsung's reputation for speed and efficiency. **Generous Storage Capacity** With 4TB of storage, I no longer worry about running out of space. This is perfect for anyone with a vast collection of photos, videos, and other large files. The capacity allows me to store everything I need with room to spare for future needs. It's a great solution for both personal and professional use. **Easy Installation** Installing the Samsung 860 EVO was straightforward. It fits perfectly into the 2.5-inch drive bay in my desktop, and the included software made cloning my old drive a breeze. Even if you're not particularly tech-savvy, you'll find the process simple and quick. **Reliability and Endurance** One of the standout features of this SSD is its reliability. Samsung has a strong track record in the SSD market, and this model is no exception. With advanced data protection and impressive endurance ratings, I feel confident that my data is safe and the drive will last for years to come. **Value for Money** While the price might seem steep at first glance, the performance and storage capacity justify the investment. Compared to other SSDs in the market, the Samsung 860 EVO offers excellent value for the features it provides. **Final Thoughts** Overall, the Samsung SSD 860 EVO 4TB is an exceptional product that delivers on all fronts. Whether you're looking to speed up your system, need ample storage space, or want a reliable drive for your data, this SSD is a fantastic choice. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a high-performance, high-capacity internal SSD.

Es ist meine zweite SSD 860 EVO 1 TB 2,5'', mit der ich zur vollsten Zufriedenheit arbeite: zuverlässig, schnell, fehlerfrei. Ein gutes Preus-Leustungsverhältnis!

I have a number of these Samsung EVO SSDs (in various capacities). I use them as single drives, in a RAID 5 array (makes things crazy fast), and in a DVR for video recording. I picked this because of the top scores in performance ratings compared to other similar SSDs, along with value for the money. I also did my own performance tests after getting my first one, and they lived up to what I expected. The first one I got went into my DVR, and has been in heavy read/write use 24/7 for about a couple years now, great performance compared to a fast HD. The next ones replaced 3 fast hard drives in a RAID 5 array (in a high-end PC, using onboard Intel chipset), wow, the speed of this setup is mind boggling - from a boot-up time that almost disappears, to instant response to most things while using the PC, to insanely fast file searches. And so far, not a single one of the drives has had an issue of any kind, and no sectors even needing to be automatically remapped on drives getting an extreme amount of write use, I'm very impressed and pleased. I have some other brands or SSDs, they are great and have been absolutely reliable as well, but the Samsung 860 EVO outperforms them. I would absolutely recommend these drives if you are looking for top read and write performance, or reliability.

Outstanding device! If you have an old, standard hard drive then upgrading to an SSD will be like buying a new computer! This thing is lightning fast. Super easy to install and you can download a free cloning app from their site. I would reccomend buying a hard drive enclosure along with this device, that way you can pop this SSD into the enclosure and clone your old hard drive, open up your computer and then install the SSD and away you go. Super easy to do, 2 clicks of a button and you are good to go. That way, you always have your old hard drive as a back up in case anything bad happens. I really can't recommend this SSD enough - don't skimp on your SSD - there are plenty of cheaper drives but this is from a manufacturer you can trust. You won't be disappointed with this purchase, especially if this is your first experience with a solid state drive, it really will be like buying a new PC. And with a terabyte of storage, you won't be filling it up any time soon. What are you waiting for, just go ahead and buy it. You need it.

About the Procurement: The SSD is inside the manufacturer’s carton box with seal in addition with amazon carton box upon receiving. No seen flaws or scratches. About the Product: No words can describe how happy I am with my gaming experience at my PS4 after I upgraded from its stock drive to solid state drive.

Excellent product, fast startup and silent running