970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD, 500GB
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Features
Always Evolving SSD
The ultimate in performance, upgraded. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the latest V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for unbeatable computing. Comes in capacities of up to 2TB, with reliability of up to 600 TBW.
*1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label.
Level up Performance
The 970 EVO Plus reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO. The latest V-NAND—which brings greater NAND performance and higher power efficiency—along with optimized firmware, a proven in-house controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speed.
* Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. Intelligent TurboWrite operates only within a specific data transfer size. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors. For detailed information, please contact your local service center.
* Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. Intelligent TurboWrite operates only within a specific data transfer size. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors. For detailed information, please contact your local service center.
Design Flexibility
The next advancement in NVMe SSD. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.
Exceptional Endurance
The new standard in sustainable performance. Get up to 600 TBW with a 5-year limited warranty for lasting performance. The 970 EVO Plus provides exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung's reputation for quality.
* TBW: Terabytes Written * Warrantied TBW for 970 EVO Plus: 150 TBW for 250GB model, 300 TBW for 500GB model, 600 TBW for 1TB model, 1,200 TBW for 2TB model. * 5-years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.Unparalleled Reliability
Achieve a new level of drive confidence. Samsung advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.
Samsung Magician
Advanced drive management made simple. The 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.
Specifications
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Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3
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Sequential Read
Up to 3,500 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Sequential Write
Up to 3,200 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Warranty
5-Year Limited Warrantyor 300 TBW Limited Warranty
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Application
Client PCs
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Weight
Max 8.0 g
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Dimension (WxHxD)
80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm)
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Application
Client PCs
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Capacity
500GB (1GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise)
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Form Factor
M.2 (2280)
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Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3
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Dimension (WxHxD)
80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm)
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Weight
Max 8.0 g
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Storage Memory
Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
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Controller
Samsung in-house controller
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Cache Memory
Samsung 512MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
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TRIM Support
Supported
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S.M.A.R.T Support
Supported
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GC (Garbage Collection)
Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
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Encryption Support
AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
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WWN Support
Not supported
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Device Sleep Mode Support
Yes
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Sequential Read
Up to 3,500 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Sequential Write
Up to 3,200 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Random Read (4KB, QD32)
Up to 480,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Random Write (4KB, QD32)
Up to 550,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Random Read (4KB, QD1)
Up to 19,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Random Write (4KB, QD1)
Up to 60,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Average Power Consumption (system level)
* Average: 5.8 W * Maximum: 9 W (Burst mode) * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
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Power consumption (Idle)
Max. 30 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
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Allowable Voltage
3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage
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Reliability (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
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Operating Temperature
0 - 70 ℃ Operating Temperature
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Shock
1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
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Installation Kit
Not Available
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Management SW
Magician Software for SSD management
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5-Year Limited Warrantyor 300 TBW Limited Warranty
Reviews
970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD, 500GB
- The product offers exceptional performance and reliability, with blazing-fast read and write speeds that significantly improve system responsiveness.
- Reviewers highlight the drive's consistent speed, stability, and long-term durability, even after extended use.
- While the premium price is justified by the superior quality and features, a few customers reported minor issues with the migration software, though these appear to be isolated incidents.
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138 Reviews
2020-10-18
2019-10-24
Hanover park
2022-03-22
SW.,USA
2021-07-18
New Castle, DE
2019-11-08
2019-10-29
Cedar Park
2022-09-05
USA
2019-10-28
2019-10-28
New York
2022-07-27
Smyrna, TN
2022-03-22
2020-04-05
Indianapolis, IN
OBA
Junior: Thank you for purchasing the Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with the Migration Software. The latest downloadable Samsung Tools & Software can be found here: https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/ Should you need assistance with troubleshooting, please contact Samsung Customer Support: 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help To optimize your product experience, we encourage you to register your new Samsung SSD at: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/ Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos & offers, faster troubleshooting & service, and quick notification of system updates. Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every product we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from an authorized seller. ~ Samsung Memory
2021-01-06
2019-12-04
Hazleton, Pensilvania
2019-10-29
Philadelphia, PA
2019-03-31
Columbus Ohio
2019-10-24
COATESVILLE
2019-10-28
Nashville, TN
2022-03-22
2023-02-06
CHICAGO IL
2022-07-27
Rochester, New York
2019-10-31
North little rock, AR
2019-10-31
Honolulu, HI
2019-10-28
Gretna, NE
2020-01-05
SC
2023-02-17
CA.
2019-11-05
Levittown. NY
2019-06-19
Connecticut
2022-05-18
Fresno, CA
2022-03-22
Orlando, Florida
2023-03-23
Charlotte, NC
2019-10-31
Beaver Dam, Wi
2019-07-24
North Chesterfield VA
2019-12-04
Vancouver, WA
OBA
Sterkoff: I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing errors with your 970 EVO Plus Internal SSD. Please give us the opportunity to assist you with step-by-step troubleshooting or warranty service. You can contact Customer Support via any of the following options. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every EVO Plus SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from an authorized dealer. We hope to hear from you. ~ Samsung Memory
2019-10-28
Vale
2019-07-04
Hollywood Hills California
2023-02-15
CT
2023-10-21
Samsung Brand Ambassador
PS5 Storage: I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not match your expectations. The PS5 only supports PCIe Gen 4 drives, unfortunately, the 970 EVO Plus is not compatible. Should you need assistance in finding an SSD compatible with your PS5, please know we are always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. - Samsung Memory
2022-10-02
Edinburg, TX
2022-04-25
Spokane, WA
2019-10-28
Cadet
2022-07-27
Las Vegas
2020-11-18
2025-11-29
Brackettville Texas
2022-05-05
Warren, OH
2022-03-22
Fairfax, Virginia
2022-03-22
Woodbury, MN
2022-11-30
Pa.
2022-04-25
65802
2021-12-24
Apple Valley, CA
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Ahmed: I’m very sorry for the difficulties you’ve experienced with your 970 EVO Plus SSD not being recognized. We completely understand your frustrations, and we are here to help. There are several reasons why this may be happening. 1. Your PC may fail to detect the SSD automatically; please search for new devices in Windows Device Manager. 2. When Hot Plug-in for each port in BIOS settings is set to Off by default, Windows may fail to detect the SSD. In this case, reboot the system, enter BIOS setup, and go to the configuration menu to ensure that Hot Plug-in for each port is set to "Enable“. How to enter BIOS setup for different mainboards: • GIGABYTE -->F12, ASUS --> F8, ASRock --> F11, Biostar --> F9, MSI --> F11, Intel --> F10 3. When SSD is not properly connected, the system may fail to detect the SSD. Disconnect and reconnect 4. When the partition has not been defined, it may cause failure in detecting the SSD. Go to Device Manager to set up a partition, format the drive, and then reboot. • Management> Disk Management> Select SSD> Set up partition and format. For further assistance, step-by-step troubleshooting or warranty service. Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2022-04-25
Westminster, MD
2022-12-29
MS
2022-12-29
NYC
2023-04-27
2020-10-30
Dhaka, Bd
2020-09-07
OBA
Gerry: Thank you for purchasing the 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing heat issues. Samsung NVMe SSDs maintain optimal performance thanks to Samsung’s advanced design and manufacturing capabilities coupled with an integrated, heat dissipating thermal label. In rare instances of extreme workloads (transfer of several hundreds of GB), performance may be throttled through Samsung’s dynamic thermal throttling algorithm to protect the SSDs integrity. Please be aware, however, that an external heat source such as a high-powered graphics card, or CPU placed in close proximity to the SSD, can adversely affect airflow around a Samsung NVMe SSD which may lead to performance degradation. Therefore, please ensure there is appropriate airflow around your SSD. Should you have any further questions or concerns we can help you with, please contact Samsung Customer Support. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner for: 1) Contact Us Options (LiveChat, Remote Support, Facebook, Twitter) 2) Product Support 3) Manuals and Downloads 4) Warranty Info 5) Product Registration: Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 6) Samsung Community: A great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers and more 7) …and more product, repair, order, and care options Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from an authorized dealer. ~ Samsung Memory
2019-06-12
OBA
Tsunetmoto: I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the new 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. Installation of this NVMe M.2 SSD is essentially plug-and-play in an M.2 PCIe slot. Windows has an in-box driver that ensures your Samsung NVMe SSD is operational from the start. We recommend installing the Samsung NVMe Driver specifically designed for Samsung NVMe SSDs, to ensure optimal performance and to maximize compatibility with your system. To optimize your product experience, we encourage you to register your new Samsung SSD at: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/ …and gain access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos & offers, faster troubleshooting & service, and quick notification of system updates. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com Thanks for choosing Samsung. ~Samsung Memory
2022-03-22
2019-11-27
New Castle, DE
2023-01-20
2022-03-26
Chicago, IL
2022-04-27
Tampa, FL
2022-03-22
Stuart, FL
2022-03-22
Golden, CO
2022-04-25
California
2020-12-26
OBA
GSD80: I am very sorry for the issues you have encountered with your Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. I understand the frustrations and the inconveniences this has caused. Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 970 EVO Plus SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer. Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution or replacement. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner for: 1) Contact Us Options (LiveChat, Remote Support, Facebook, Twitter) 2) Product Support 3) Manuals and Downloads 4) Warranty Info 5) Product Registration: Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 6) Samsung Community: A great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers and more 7) …and more product, repair, order, and care options Again, I am very sorry for the inconveniences you have had and hope that we will hear from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2022-04-25
Arizona
2020-06-15
OBA
Dank: I am very sorry to hear that your 970 EVO Plus SSD is performing at such low speeds. This 500GB model is designed to deliver speeds of up to 3,500MB/s Seq. Read & 3,200MB/s Seq. Write. Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly so that we can better investigate your speed issue and assist you towards a solution or replacement. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help Samsung products are engineered to the highest standards of performance and quality and we back this SSD model with a 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty, if purchased brand-new from any authorized dealer. We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2022-04-06
Hesperia, CA
2022-03-22
Bowling green FL
2022-07-27
New York, NY
2022-10-18
Stewartsville, NJ
2022-03-22
Folsom, CA
2023-10-24
2022-04-25
Knightdale,NC
2022-04-26
Houston, TX
2022-04-25
Virginia
2022-10-18
Bx, NY
2019-10-28
BAKERSFIELD
2019-03-15
California cental
OBA
379MAN: Thanks for purchasing the new 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. I am happy to hear that your gaming experience on your Ryzen system is getting a boost in performance speed. Faster than the previous model, the 970 EVO Plus maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth with optimized firmware and the latest V-NAND technology. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 9PM EST (Sat) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Memory-Storage/bd-p/memoryandstorage Thanks for choosing Samsung. ~Samsung Memory
2023-05-10
Austin, TX
2019-06-20
SC
OBA
Lil Min: Thank you for purchasing the new 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. I'm happy to hear that you are happy with the performance speeds of this drive which takes advantage of the potential NVMe bandwidth with optimized firmware and the latest V-NAND technology Your 250GB model is designed to deliver speeds of up to 3,500MB/s Seq. Read and 2,300MB/s Seq. Write, and is further warrantied for 150 TBW and backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty. To optimize your product experience, we encourage you to register your new Samsung SSD at: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/ …and gain access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos & offers, faster troubleshooting & service, and quick notification of system updates. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com Thanks for choosing Samsung. ~Samsung Memory
2019-10-30
Cincinnati, Ohio
OBA
bill46: I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the new 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. Faster than the previous model, the 970 EVO Plus maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth with optimized firmware and the latest V-NAND technology. Your 250GB model is designed to deliver speeds of up to 3,500MB/s Seq. Read and 2,300MB/s Seq. Write, and is further warrantied for 150 TBW and backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty. To optimize your product experience, we encourage you to register your new Samsung SSD at: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/ Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos & offers, faster troubleshooting & service, and quick notification of system updates. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help Thanks for choosing Samsung. ~Samsung Memory
2023-03-21
Massachusetts
2021-10-02
2022-04-25
RI
2022-03-22
Falmouth, MA
2023-05-10
Tampa, FL
2022-11-12
2022-03-22
2021-09-30
Sinaloa, Mexico
2022-11-28
Pennsylvania
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Olnutjob: I’m sorry to hear that your Samsung SSD did not meet your expectations. This is not the quality we expect from our products. Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 970 EVO SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer. Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution or replacement. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Warranty Info 3. Contact Us We hope to hear from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2022-07-27
Palo Alto, CA
2022-07-28
Texas
2022-03-31
Tuscaloosa Al.
2022-09-29
Scottish, Az
2023-08-08
2022-08-10
2022-05-31
Schaumburg Il
2022-08-01
WI
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