Samsung’s 870 EVO SATA SSD quietly gets 8TB variant despite storage shortage and skyrocketing pricing — new model spotted in Europe for €1,300 with higher cache and endurance

Samsung has silently expanded its 2.5-inch SATA SSD lineup, as a new 8TB storage variant of the 870 EVO has been spotted by ComputerBase. The 8TB SSD with model number MZ-77E8T0B is reportedly available across various retailers in Europe with prices starting at €1,300 (about $1,389.99), which is roughly twice the current price of the 4TB version. Additionally, the report notes that Samsung does not currently list the 8TB model on its own website; however, upon inquiry, the company shared an official data sheet with the outlet.

The 870 EVO series was originally introduced five years ago as the successor to the widely popular 860 EVO. At launch, it was offered in capacities ranging from 500GB to 4TB and had quickly become one of the go-to choices for reliable SATA storage. Although the industry has shifted towards faster NVMe SSDs, the 870 EVO still holds relevance for users who are running older PCs and laptops or for mass storage in NAS setups. In our review, the drive impressed with its consistent performance, solid endurance ratings, and overall efficiency, further backed by Samsung’s five-year warranty.

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The newly introduced 8TB variant is expected to deliver similar performance, including sequential read speeds of up to 560 MB/s and write speeds of up to 530 MB/s. According to the official datasheet, the drive continues to use Samsung’s 3-bit MLC (TLC) V-NAND technology, but with an upgraded 8GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache with a slight increase in power consumption. It also features a significantly higher endurance rating of up to 4,800TBW (terabytes written), making it suitable for heavy workloads and long-term usage.

This unexpected introduction is particularly noteworthy, as it comes at a time when NAND and DRAM prices have been at an all-time high due to limited supplies and growing demand primarily from the AI and data center sectors. While the 8TB 870 EVO will likely cater to a niche audience, it shows that even older SATA platforms are still relevant, offering higher capacities for users who prioritize storage over raw speed. We haven’t spotted the 8TB SSD at any major U.S. retailers yet, but we’ll update this article with a purchase link as soon as it becomes available.

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