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Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II

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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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Long product name Samsung 470 Series 2.5" 256 GB Serial ATA II :
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MZ-5PA256, 256GB, SATA II, 2.5", silver
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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. SSD capacity: 256 GB, SSD form factor: 2.5", Read speed: 250 MB/s, Write speed: 220 MB/s, Data transfer rate: 3 Gbit/s

Features
SSD form factor *
2.5"
SSD capacity *
256 GB
Interface *
Serial ATA II
Data transfer rate
3 Gbit/s
Read speed
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
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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%
macobserver.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:31
In-Depth Review John F. Braun 3:00 PM ET, Mar. 6th, 2012 TMO Talk (4) Articles by Author John F. Braun on Twitter Contact Author Bio Tweet Comments (1) Initial Impression The 470 Series comes in a clear plastic container, the drive contained in a fo...
Bottom line The Samsung 470 Series SSD shows a clear performance advantage on our Macs, even one that don’t have the latest SATA II bus supported by this SSD. Due to the relatively low power draw when compared to our rotational hard drive, we noted a significant...
90%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:38
When you think of solid-state drives (SSDs), Samsung is not the first name to come to mind. But judging by its 470 Series line of SSDs, that might well change soon. Though the line is based on 3Gbps SATA II rather than the newer and faster 6Gbps SATA I...
Good Delivers performance comparable to higher-end drives...
Bad Does not support 6Gbps SATA...
Bottom line With its entirely home-grown 470 Series SSDs, Samsung stakes a compelling claim to supremacy in the SSD market...
70%
xbitlabs.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:42
Although the market is overrun by new solid state drives that support the SATA 6 Gbit/s interface, there are but very few users who really need them. On the other hand, the huge army of notebook owners (and desktop users too) would be willing to upgrad...
Bottom line The 256MB SSD from Samsung’s 470 series is quite a surprise to us. One might think that the market is ruled by Intel’s products or by SSDs based on SandForce controllers but that’s not true. Some manufacturers have got something up their sleeve such a...
0%
legitreviews.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
Back in January following CES, we had a look at Samsung's 470 Series SSD which performed very well in our tests in comparison to other SATA II drives. Our readers have asked numerous times if we could take a longer term look at an SSD to see how the...
Bottom line Originally, we show zero hours logged on the drive and ended with 2014 hours with 59 power on counts according to CrystalDiskMark Info. The drive was loaded to about half full with 112 GB of capacity used with apps, games, photos, movies and other con...
0%
crn.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
Page 1 of 2 Samsung has been manufacturing memory and SSD-drive storage controllers for years. In recent months the South Korean electronics giant quietly began shipping a branded line of SSD drives for consumer and retail markets that should make rese...
0%
hardwaresecrets.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
Upgrading a computer with a solid state drive (SSD) is one of the best ways of boosting its real world performance across the board. Today we are going to review and compare two of the latest 256 GB SSDs on the market from Samsung and Kingston. Both dr...
0%
ubergizmo.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:44
At the very least, the Samsung 470 SSD should win in the "best looking SSD" category We got our hands on the Samsung 470 SSD (256GB) and it’s time for a field trip. This SSD drive targets the “enthusiast” market: in other words, users who will upgrade...
Bottom line 3 Months after its initial launch, the Samsung 470 SSD remains a very fast solid state drive, and the numbers show that it can offer great performance for the price, and decent capacity (for the price). At $499, this 256GB model is still expensive in...
0%
hardwaregeeks.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:47
For years Samsung has made hard drives and great hard drives at that, their only problem is most people don’t realize they make hard drives. Well they do and have been for years in fact if you buy an OEM system chances are it has a Samsung HDD in it...
100%
legitreviews.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:47
With just about every major technology company jumping on the solid state drive gravy train, it was only a matter of time before one landed on our desk with the Samsung brand name proudly displayed. After all, Samsung is no stranger to storage devic...
Bottom line Samsung really surprised us with their 256GB 470 Series solid state drive. It performed above expectations on nearly every benchmark and kept pace with the SandForce drives that seem to the darling of the industry right now. Barring more data on long...
0%
maximumpc.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:47
Samsung’s first retail SSD comes out swinging Samsung has long been a player in solid-state drives, but usually behind the scenes. As one of the largest flash memory makers on the planet, of course, its NAND modules have been used in many SSDs, and it’...
Good Competitive performance and price; attractive chassis; strong random writes...
Bad Except when compared to 'max IOPS' SandForce drives.
80%
pcper.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:47
Samsung recently introduced their newest generation SSD line, dubbed the '470 Series'. We hadn't received any drives direct from Samsung in the past, so after some reaching out, we obtained a sample for testing: This is the first Samsung SSD to com...
Bottom line Samsung's new 470 Series is absolutely a step above the previous generation. Sequential write speeds are among the fastest we've tested. The new controller enables a significant random read IOPS boost at higher queue depths. While our tests showed...
0%
Techreport.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:47
ManufacturerSamsungModel470 SeriesPrice (street)$550AvailabilityNowSamsung makes quite a lot of different products. Their name is emblazoned on the plasma television that sits in my living room, my girlfriend's cellphone, and my sister's camcorder. The...
Bottom line In the realm of solid-state drives, Samsung's 470 Series is unique. It's the only one we've seen with Toggle DDR NAND, and the first SSD to hit our labs with dual cache chips. Throw in a fresh controller with potential ARM cores under the hood, and we'...
0%
storagereview.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:48
Samsung has been playing in the consumer SSD space longer than most people know. It was their early SSDs that graced the likes of Sony ultraportable notebooks and found their way in other high-end premium builds from many other brands. But not until r...
Bottom line The Samsung impressed us start to finish with the new 256GB SSD 470 Series retail kit. For their first introduction into the retail market they did an amazing job with the design of the SSD, down to the packaging that the drive is sold in. In a market...
0%
hothardware.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:48
In some ways, Samsung is a silicon ninja in the solid state drive (SSD) space. How so you ask? While most of the competition is all too happy to blitz the SSD market amid much fanfare and ballyhooing, Samsung just quietly does its thing and usually fl...
Bottom line With all the hype surrounding the Indilinx Barefoot and SandForce controllers, we have to give kudos to Samsung where they are due, for putting together an impressive SSD controller of its own. That's no easy task, as evidenced by JMicron's early trou...
0%
bitbitbyte.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:50
Solid state drives are getting faster, more capacious, and falling in price with each passing week. Within the next 1-3 years, SSD's will be big enough and cheap enough to finally move over to the masses instead of being an enthusiast-only product. WIth t...
0%
slashgear.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:50
It’s not often you find an internal drive where the manufacturer has given obvious thought to aesthetics, but Samsung’s new 256GB 470 Series SSD bucks the trend. From its Apple-style packaging to its distinctive casing, the SSD certainly stands out fro...
Bottom line With an RRP of around $550, the 256GB 470 Series SSG certainly isn’t cheap. However, what you do get is a solid, well-balanced shot of performance in not only read-rates, as most SSDs (and indeed faster HDDs) manage, but in write-rates, which is a rar...
0%
techspot.com
Updated:
2016-10-27 02:28:52
We've been following the evolution of solid-state drives for some time now, highlighting the most relevant offerings at any given time, and noting the impact that newer controllers have had in improving performance. The first and most significant step...
Bottom line The Samsung 470 Series 256GB has certainly surprised us. This quiet achiever came from nowhere to dominate our performance charts with stellar performance. In terms of raw performance the Samsung 470 Series is right up there with the popular Crucial R...
0%
tomshardware.com
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...
0%
tomshardware.com
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...
0%