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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 25 data points analyzed

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB

Samsung

7
Wins
:
5
Wins
13 ties · 25 specs compared
◄ Champion
SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB

SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB

SK Hynix

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB
SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read— TIE —
560 MB/s
560 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
530 MB/s
525 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
98,000 IOPS
95,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
88,000 IOPS
87,000 IOPS
45 µs
Read Latency
N/A
390 µs
Write Latency
N/A

Hardware Specs

2.5"
Form Factor
2.5"
SATA 6 Gbps
Interface
SATA 6 Gbps
Samsung MKX Metis
Controller
SK Hynix Quartz
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
128-layer
Technology
72-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
DRAM (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)— TIE —
600 TBW
600 TBW
MTBFWINNER ►
1.5 Million Hours
2.0 Million Hours
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD— TIE —
0.3
0.3

Features Specs

AES-128 AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
AES-256 TCG Pyrite
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
AHCI
Protocol
AHCI

Power & Value Specs

0.03 W (Idle) 2.2 W (Avg) 3.5 W (Max)
Power Draw
0.20 W (Idle) 1.9 W (Avg) 3.2 W (Max)
19 nm
Process Node
28 nm
Jan 20th, 2021
Release Date
Aug 15th, 2019
130 USD
Launch Price
106 USD
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Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB edges ahead with 98,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

The SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB offers superior endurance at 600 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB Wins

This is a close matchup. The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB wins in 7 categories while the SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB takes 5. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB or SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB?

The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB is faster with 560 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

Both drives work well for PC gaming. Choose based on your interface compatibility (NVMe vs SATA) and budget.

Which has better reliability?

The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the SK Hynix Gold S31 1 TB offers 5 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.