SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB 2.5″ 6Gb/s SATA SSD Tested #2

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB 2.5" 6Gb/s SATA SSD Tested

The Samsung 850 EVO is a 250GB solid state drive designed for reliable storage solutions. It features a 2.5-inch form factor and utilizes a SATA III interface for connectivity. This SSD is known for its efficient power management, with a maximum power-on hours rating of 13,446.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Samsung
• Product Line: 850 EVO
• Model: 850 EVO
• Type: SSD
• Storage Capacity: 250GB
• Form Factor: 2.5
• Interface: SATA III
• Features: AES-256 Encryption, TRIM Support, S.M.A.R.T Support
• Maximum Power-On Hours: 13,446
• SMART Status: PASS
• Sanitization Method: NIST 800-88 rev1 Clear
• Number of Items: 8
• Color: Black
• Compatible With: Desktop PCs, Laptops, Ultrabooks
• Write Speed: 520 MB/s
• Drive Type(s) Supported: SSD
• Read Speed: 540 MB/s
• Cache: 512 MB Low Power DDR3
• Storage Format: 3D V-NAND
• Country of Origin: South Korea
• Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/s
• Item Height: 0.26 inches
• Item Length: 3.94 inches
• Item Width: 2.75 inches

Drive Testing & Sanitization

This listing covers 8 individually tested, 250GB 850 EVO drives. Every unit meets all of the following floor-guarantee criteria before shipping:

• SMART self-test: PASS (Grade A).
• Power-on hours: ≤ 13,446 (max observed across these drives).
• Reallocated sectors: 0.
• Pending / uncorrectable sectors: 0.
• Data sanitization: NIST 800-88 rev1 Clear — verified PASSED.

All sanitization and testing is performed at our R2v3-certified facility per NIST 800-88 Rev 1 protocols. Drive serial numbers are retained internally for chain-of-custody but are never published on the listing.

California Prop 65 Warning

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Includes: Drive only

Does not Include: Caddy, cables, mounting hardware

R2V3: C4 / F3

Please review all photos for cosmetic condition and any noted defects.