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Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II

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MZ5PA256/US
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Also known as a solid state disk or electronic disk, this is a data storage device for a computer using integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently.
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Bullet Points Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II
Each of several items in a list, preceded by a bullet symbol for emphasis.
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  • - 256 GB 2.5" Serial ATA II
  • - Read speed, media: 250 MB/s 31000 IOPS
  • - 21000 IOPS
  • - TRIM support
Long product name Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II :
The short editorial description of Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II

MZ-5PA256, 256GB, SATA II, 2.5", silver
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Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II:
The official marketing text of Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II as supplied by the manufacturer

Extremely Fast Performance
Spend more time doing and less time waiting. Samsung Solid State Drives access data a lot faster than standard hard drives. This means less time for a computer to boot up or programs to launch. Data is available much quicker and overall response time is significantly improved. Samsung SSD drives have industry-leading performance of up to 250MB/sec sequential read speed and 220MB/sec sequential write speed which leads to computers booting up in as little as 15 seconds and programs opening up in seconds.

Distinctive Brushed Metal Design
Samsung’s Solid State Drive design has a look to match its performance. The sturdy brushed metal hard shell case protects from shock, dust and corrosion. Since there are no moving parts inside the drive, there is a greater reliability to protect data. And with a light 2.4oz weight, it makes laptops lighter to carry.

Outstanding Efficiency
A Samsung SSD drive has no moving parts so it uses two-thirds less power than a typical hard drive. This adds an average of 30 minutes to a laptop’s battery or decreases the amount of electricity needed to run a hard drive on a desktop computer.

Short summary description Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II:
This short summary of the Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

Samsung 470 Series, 256 GB, 2.5", 250 MB/s, 3 Gbit/s

Long summary description Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Samsung 470 Series. Solid-state drive capacity: 256 GB, SSD form factor: 2.5", Read speed, media: 250 MB/s, Write speed: 220 MB/s, Transfer rate: 3 Gbit/s

Features
SSD form factor *
2.5"
Solid-state drive capacity *
256 GB
Host interface *
Serial ATA II
Transfer rate
3 Gbit/s
Read speed, media
250 MB/s
Write speed
220 MB/s
Random read (4KB)
31000 IOPS
Random write (4KB)
21000 IOPS
S.M.A.R.T. support
Yes
TRIM support
Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
1500000 h
Windows operating systems supported
Yes
Power
Operating voltage
5 V
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 70 °C
Operating shock
1500 G
Weight & dimensions
Width
96 mm
Depth
100 mm
Height
9 mm
Weight
68 g
Other features
Product colour
Silver
Internal
Yes
Connectivity technology
Wired
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:57
Uk has collected 60 expert reviews for Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
81%
Source Review comments Score
kitguru.net
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:34
Samsung are a major player in a very wide and varied number of fields … such as TVs and Smartphones. But, behind the consumer brand, they produce a wide range of components including memory and, more recently, solid state drives.Today we are going...
Bottom line Worth considering if it falls below the £300 mark.TypeProduct TypeSolid State DriveDesign2.5″ Form FactorSeries470InterfaceSerial ATAStorageCapacity256GBFeaturesSequential Read SpeedUp to 250MB/s Read SpeedSequential Write SpeedUp to 220MB/s Write Spe...
75%
computeractive.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:35
Samsung's 470 series of SSD (solid state disk) devices have been around for a while but just recently Samsung has brought out an improved installation kit that includes a full copy of Norton Ghost 15, which is extremely useful when it comes to migratin...
Good Good performance; helpful utilities that prolong the life of the disk...
Bad Still very expensive...
Bottom line Not the fastest disk available but a good steady performer nevertheless, and the bundled Norton Ghost utility is an excellent inclusion...
80%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:36
The verdict is in. Enthusiasts who've gotten their hands on an SSD and felt the difference don't want to go back to using a mechanical hard disk as a system drive. The advantages of flash-based storage...
0%
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:36
Samsung is well placed to offer solid-state drives as upgrades for end-users’ computers. The Korean company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of NAND flash, as well as running huge semiconductor fabs and can thereby engineer its own controlle...
Bottom line The Samsung 470 Series SSD in 256GB capacity is a reasonably well-rounded SATA 3Gb/s drive that should certainly prove a great upgrade for any generation of notebook or desktop PC. It’s not so compelling for bleeding-edge enthusiasts, where its perform...
70%
XSreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:36
Samsung, memory makers and court room opponents of Apple. Today they stand charged with producing a good quality SSD of the 128GB variety. In the docket is this brushed aluminium drive from the 470 range. Let’s put it through it’s paces and see what...
Bottom line While the Samsung 470 128GB might not have the best random access times we’ve seen in other reviews, it has some solid performance across the board and its price per GB is actually pretty good. TRIM support is excellent suggesting that this drive’s pe...
0%
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:42
The latest range of SSD's from Samsung is the 470 Series with models available in 64, 128 and 256GB. Today we have the largest model attached to our main test PC and will compare it to models from Intel and OCZ in a selection of synthetic and real worl...
Bottom line Looking first at build quality we have what is one of the highlights of the 470 Series. The brushed metal finish looks great which is ideal for those with case windows and quality Samsung parts are used throughout. For design, well that orange section...
80%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
Reg Hardware first reviewed a Samsung SSD - the South Korean giant's first, and a device aimed at computer makers rather than upgrade-hungry punters - way back in March 2009. Rather keen we were on it too. But that was two years ago - how has Samsung m...
Bottom line No matter if you just want a 64GB boot drive or you reckon your whole system will fit on 256GB, Samsung’s latest delivers what it promises and as such, is deserving of a large chunk of your attention. Even if the current Sata limitations cramp your s...
90%
techradar.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
It's a peculiarity of the current market for solid state drives that a largely unheralded little outfit known as SandForce makes the dominant SSD controller chipset. Not, perhaps, for much longer. The big boys are fighting back and one of the early salvos...
Good Solid spec and performance, Comes with drive-cleaner app for non Win7 users...
Bad Only has a 3Gbps interface, SandForce-powered drives are still faster...
Bottom line The SandForce SSD controller is due a spanking. Improved as it is, Samsung's latest isn't the drive to do it...
80%
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:52
Priced at around £425 (ex. VAT) for the largest-capacity 256GB version (it's also available at 128GB and 64GB capacities), the Samsung 470's top-notch performance only creates a painful conundrum: you want it so badly, yet at the same time there are ma...
Good Light and goodlooking, with great performance, Traditional 2.5in. design works anywhere SATA hard drives are used...
Bad Significantly more expensive than traditional hard drives, Storage capacity caps at only 256GB, Doesn't support the latest SATA 6Gbps data transfer rate...
Bottom line If you want fast energy-efficient, lightweight and durable storage, and don't mind the hefty price, Samsung's 470 SSD delivers outstanding performance.…...
79%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:52
It only takes one or two modern SSDs to outperform business-class RAID arrays with four or eight hard drives. We're running a full comparison and looking at the implications for high-performance systems when you make the transition to flash-based tech...
0%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:52
The SSD market continues evolving. We got our hands on six drives we hadn't yet tested, including Samsung’s 470-series, and ran them through our benchmark suite. All told, this roundup includes a total of 24 SSDs to compare. Which drive is right for yo...
0%