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  • Form Factor: NVMe M.2.
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32Gb/s) NVMe 1.1.
  • Sequential Read Speed (Up To): 2,200 MB/sec.
  • Sequential Write Speed (Up To): 900 MB/sec.

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Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)

950 PRO (256 GB)

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  • Samsung 950 PRO SSD
  • Samsung Magician Software

Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)

Ideal for consumers and professionals who use the most demanding applications, the Samsung 950 PRO SSD boosts your PC's endurance, performance, and efficiency. The 950 PRO features V-NAND technology and NVMe interface, so it can handle intensive workloads while remaining extremely energy efficient. Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the Samsung 950 PRO offers ultra-fast sequential read and write speeds and ample storage capacity of 256 GB.

At a Glance:

  • V-NAND technology enhances performance and efficiency
  • NVMe interface for extremely fast read/write speeds
  • PCIe Gen 3 supports high-speed data transfer
  • Energy-efficient design for long battery life
  • Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection reduces overheating
  • Slim M.2 form factor

Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)

Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)

Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)

V-NAND Technology Maximizes Endurance under Intensive Workloads

The 950 PRO SSD features Samsung 3D vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology that stacks cell layers on top of one another to increase density, performance, and efficiency while creating a smaller footprint. When compared with the conventional Planar NAND technology over a five-year period,* V-NAND technology increases endurance and prolongs lifespan with insulators that cause less stress and are more resistant to wear under heavy client workloads.

Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection Technology Reduces Overheating

The 950 PRO also features Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection technology, which controls the temperature of the device to reduce overheating and maintain a high level of sustained performance.

Efficient Power Management for Improved Battery Life

The 950 PRO is up to 1.5 times** more power efficient than the 850 PRO, so your battery will last longer. This means you can work and play on your PC for longer periods of time.

Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)
Ultra-Fast Sequential Read/Write Speeds with NVMe Interface

The Samsung 950 PRO features the NVMe interface with substantially enhanced bandwidth, so you can quickly access critical data. The 950 PRO delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,200 MB/s and 900 MB/s respectively.*** This makes the 950 PRO ideal for demanding applications such as gaming, graphic design, computer-aided design, data analysis, and engineering simulations. The Samsung 950 PRO SSD is available in both 256GB & 512 GB of capacity,**** so you will have plenty of room for all your data.

PCI Express for High-Speed Data Transfer

This NVMe SSD supports PCI Express***** Gen 3x4 lanes, offering higher bandwidth and lower latency to process significantly more data than SATA SSDs.****** Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the next-generation 950 PRO is ideal for professionals using high-end PCs and workstations.

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Capacity 256 GB 512 GB
Type of Drive Solid State Drive (SSD) Solid State Drive (SSD)
Form Factor M.2 (2280) M.2 (2280)
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s) NVMe 1.1 PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s) NVMe 1.1
Random Read Speeds Up to 270,000 IOPS Up to 300,000 IOPS
Sequential Read Speeds Up to 2,200 MB/sec Up to 2,500 MB/sec
Sequential Write Speeds Up to 900 MB/sec Up to 1,500 MB/sec
Controller Samsung UBX controller Samsung UBX controller
Type of NAND Flash Samsung V-NAND Samsung V-NAND
Included software Magician Software for SSD management Magician Software for SSD management

Footnotes

* 5 years or TBW (256 GB: 200 TB, 512 GB: 400 TB), whichever comes faster.

**Based on internal 10 GB file power consumption tests using a 256 GB capacity 850 PRO and 950 PRO. Results may vary based on the user environment.

***Performance may vary based on system hardware and configuration.

****Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications, or otherwise).

*****PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG.

******This reflects the maximum performance of 950 PRO compared to 850 EVO M.2.

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The next-generation Samsung 950 PRO delivers uncompromising power and performance. Equipped with the enhanced bandwidth of the NV Me interface, the 950 PRO is ideal for intensive workloads while remaining extremely energy efficient consuming just 5.7 W at peak workloads. Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the 950 PRO is ideal for consumer professionals using high-end PCs and workstations.

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Customers like the speed, performance, quality and installation of the computer drive. They mention that it's technically very fast, works well and that it attaches directly to the motherboard for easy installation. They appreciate the size. However, some customers are disappointed with compatibility and have mixed opinions on value.

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196 customers mention172 positive24 negative

Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it's technically very fast, the boot time is a little faster, and the write speeds are amazing. They also mention that office apps load in less than 2 seconds and games load faster than they have ever seen. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance of the drive.

"This drive is awesome FAST. Boot time 3 seconds. Now, that does need some clarification. When I first start my computer, from a cold start...." Read more

"...My new computer is faster than any computer I have ever had! Boot time for a cold boot or restart is around 6 to 10-seconds...." Read more

"...Fast and easy to install. I installed this in my Lenovo y700 15 inch laptop. Before installing this, I did update bios first and then installed...." Read more

"...Drive is absolutely blazing fast. Tested with Quantum Break and RAGE. In RAGE the horrible MegaTexture load is nonexistent even at 16k with a GTX970...." Read more

84 customers mention76 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it works well, is visually appealing, and offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs. The software that comes with the drive works great, and it's easy to setup. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and functionality.

"...I did finally find ONE that worked. And it worked good, so I bought it. It’s called EaseUS backup.I got the 256 gig drive...." Read more

"...I am thrilled with my new build! Everything works well together and it was all plug and play...." Read more

"This is a fairly priced drive that offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs, particularly on Intel Skylake Z170 platform...." Read more

"...Arrived on time, works great immediately after installation, and without installing any driver...." Read more

43 customers mention40 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is an excellent SSD, very recommended as a boot drive, and a reliable brand. Some say that the performance and reliability are worth every extra penny.

"An excellent SSD. It runs at extremely fast speeds and I have been very happy with it...." Read more

"...for the branding, I find that the performance and reliability are worth every extra penny - the good looks are just the icing on the cake." Read more

"...No cords. Attached right to the MoBo.Much better endurance (read/write lifecycles count) due to V-Nand flash.CONs:..." Read more

"This is an amazing drive...." Read more

35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

Customers like the installation of the computer drive. They say it's simple, fast, and installs Windows in minutes. Some say it attaches directly to the motherboard for easy installation and is a simple solution without problems.

"...Everything works well together and it was all plug and play. I did not have to make any kind of adjustments in the BIOS...." Read more

"...Fast and easy to install. I installed this in my Lenovo y700 15 inch laptop. Before installing this, I did update bios first and then installed...." Read more

"...I changed it to Ach and Bam, windows installed in 6 minutes. After the updates for Windows and driver installs, the true speed of this drive shows...." Read more

"It was pluged and was very easy to install windows. Tests shows 2150+MB/s read and 950MB/s write speed...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it's small, easy to install, and has plenty of room for the operating system and all your basic programs. Some customers also mention that it'll fit perfectly and is an evolutionary step in storage tech.

"...The tools that go with the WD are very nice and more expansive compared to the Samsung...." Read more

"...It is tiny and I am using it as my Windows drive. 256GB is plenty for it...." Read more

"PROs:Epic performance! Small size - does not need any separated place in the case. No cords. Attached right to the MoBo...." Read more

"...But, as I put my libraries on a drive of their own. It is way bigger than I need. From the charts, performance gets better with a bigger drive...." Read more

30 customers mention17 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's absolutely worth the cost, while others say it'd be better off buying a different drive.

"...Either way, these are all very fast and are expensive compared to other non-PCIe NVMe drives...." Read more

"...Because it is too new, everything is difficult, and wastes more time...." Read more

"This is a fairly priced drive that offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs, particularly on Intel Skylake Z170 platform...." Read more

"...For me it was worth the expense as I love the latest tech but others considering this drive should know that, coming from a decent sata SSD, you..." Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the computer drive. They mention that the BIOS didn't recognize it, the NVMe drivers didn''t work, and the Windows 7 installation didn';t recognize the M.2 driver. Some say that the drive is not compatible with other SSDs and m-SATA.

"...revealed the software is ONLY FOR SAMSUNG PRODUCTS and not compatible with other SSDs. -----•..." Read more

"...although the Samsung drive shows up in "Device Manager" it doesn't show up in Windows' "Device and Printer" folder, at least on my ASRock Fatal1ty..." Read more

"...Migration Wizard completes the cloning of Windows 10 but Windows Defender goes crazy when I boot up the cloned OS...." Read more

"...To start with, Windows 7 installation does not recognize the M.2 driver at all. It seemed a dead-end...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers have issues installing the drive. They mention that it's complicated to get it to work with Windows 7, and that it doesn't install on this thing without major geeky actions. Some customers also mention that the drive has compatibility issues with ASUS ROG laptops.

"...Major compatibility issues with this 950 Pro in ASUS ROG laptops. MSI laptops are having issues with this too...." Read more

"...Windows 7 does not install on this thing without major geeky actions...." Read more

"...I will tell you that it does work but was very difficult. I read many articles and finally got it to install...." Read more

"...CONs:It was too difficult to make MoBo recognize it (MSI Z170 Gaming M5). Even more difficult to make it boot from M2 SSD...." Read more

Very fast but compatibility issues may exist
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Very fast but compatibility issues may exist
[03/25/2016]This is an update to my earlier post below. With an updated ASUS BIOS that allows selection of either Intel RAID or AHCI mode, I have been able to load the driver for the 950 Pro. It requires changing SATA mode in the BIOS and then installing the 950 Pro driver in Windows safe mode. Performance is excellent though it does not appear to be any faster with the Samsung driver installed than it was with the Intel RAID driver (in non-RAID mode). However, the Samsung Magician software does now properly recognize the drive and works as expected. With such a new technology, compatibility issues may still exist. This drive is not for the faint of heart. However, for those with courage and technical aptitude, you will be rewarded with a very quick drive.Major compatibility issues with this 950 Pro in ASUS ROG laptops. MSI laptops are having issues with this too. I've wasted dozens of hours trying to get this to work properly in my ASUS ROB G752VT laptop. I was able to clone Windows 10 onto the device once but couldn't get Samsung's NVME driver to load nor will Samsung's Magician software even recognize it. Without the NVME driver, performance was mediocre. I crashed Windows 10 when experimenting with other drivers.For the past week, I just been trying to get a new clean install of Windows 10 onto the device with no luck. Windows setup won't recognize the 950 Pro, even after loading the Intel RAID driver. Samsung Migration Wizard completes the cloning of Windows 10 but Windows Defender goes crazy when I boot up the cloned OS. I can't get Acronis software to properly clone the OS to the 950 Pro either. Others with ROG or MSI laptops have reported similar issues and report that ASUS and Samsung are pointing fingers at each other for blame. The crazy thing is that the device is recognized by Windows 10 when I boot from the primary hard drive. I just can't find a way to get the 950 Pro to successfully boot Windows from it.Unfortunately, my packaging was accidentally thrown away so I likely can't return the product for refund or replacement, my mistake.Bottom line: this is new technology with compatibility issues. I encourage you to research compatibility with your specific computer before purchasing this product.
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