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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

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

Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB

Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB

Samsung

7
Wins
:
9
Wins
9 ties · 25 specs compared
Champion ►
Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

SK Hynix

Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB
Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential ReadWINNER ►
3,400 MB/s
3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
2,500 MB/s
1,200 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
500,000 IOPS
210,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
450,000 IOPS
315,000 IOPS
45 µs
Read Latency
N/A
700 µs
Write Latency
N/A

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 3.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
Samsung Phoenix
Controller
MAP1202A-F1C
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
64-layer
Technology
128-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
HMB (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
600 TBW
170 TBW
MTBFWINNER ►
1.5 Million Hours
1.8 Million Hours
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPDWINNER ►
0.3
0.4

Features Specs

AES-128 AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
No
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
NVMe 1.3
Protocol
NVMe 1.3

Power & Value Specs

0.03 W (Idle) 5.7 W (Avg) 10.0 W (Max)
Power Draw
0.07 W (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 4.1 W (Max)
14 nm
Process Node
22 nm
May 7th, 2018
Release Date
Apr 10th, 2021
450 USD
Launch Price
N/A
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Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB edges ahead with 500,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

The Samsung 970 EVO 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

Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB Wins

This is a close matchup. The Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB wins in 7 categories while the Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB takes 9. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB or Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB?

The Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB is faster with 3,500 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 970 EVO 1 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB 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.