Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO
B
Ranked #12 in Internal SSDs
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 2 outlets
The last SATA drive still worth recommending: Tom's Hardware calls it likely the best remaining SATA SSD, and PCMag made it its mainstream 2.5-inch pick in 2026. Quality TLC flash and DRAM at the SATA interface ceiling; only sensible for systems without an M.2 slot.
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Key features
- ✓ 2.5-inch SATA, up to 560 MB/s reads
- ✓ TLC flash with DRAM cache
- ✓ 250GB to 4TB capacities
- ✓ Proven reliability and mature firmware
- ✓ 5-year warranty
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Samsung 870 EVO. Here's the stance each one takes.
A 3
T 
Tom's Hardware Called the likely best remaining SATA SSD available, offering quality TLC flash and DRAM. A Read → P 
PCMag Promoted to best SATA 2.5-inch drive for mainstream upgrades in PCMag's May 2026 update, replacing the QLC-based 870 QVO. A Read → P PCMag Full review supporting the roundup pick: a top-tier SATA performer for legacy and mainstream upgrades. A Read →