<![CDATA[This is my review if the Samsung 860 EVO. I bought this on Newegg for around $150. Though it is not very inexpensive, this is a quality solid state drive. I believe I got my money’s worth. I have yet to have any problems though I have only been using this specific SSD for a few months.
When buying SSDs, I always go to Samsung. I have been buying from them for years and have yet to be disappointed. Here is a little info on the company: Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul in 1938. Their current headquarters is in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korean. As of 2017, Samsung has the 6th highest global brand value. (Samsung Wiki)
 
Warning: I will be using my ASUS Prime B350M-A/CSM to test this product. I use this specific motherboard for business so results may differ when using a gamer or home motherboard.
Benchmarks:
 
 

• Size: 500 Gb
• Read speed: 550 MB/s
• write speed: 520 MB/s
• Read IOPS: 98,000 IOPS
• Write IOPS: 90,000 IOPS
• MLC
• MTBF: 1.5 Million Hours Reliability
• Warranty: 5 years
• Form Factor: 2.5″
• Memory Components: 3D NAND

I was expecting great things from this SSD because I have always had a great experience with Samsung. I was correct in my expectations as this SSD blew me out of the water. The installation was easy I did not even need to use the installation disk. It made my computer 2-3 times faster and I would highly recommend. The only item that could be considered a problem is the price. I feel as though this is a fair price for the speed that was acquired but with some research, one might be able to find an SSD just as reliable for a more affordable price. Again I used my ASUS business motherboard for this test. Different problems could occur using a home or gaming motherboard. I would highly recommend this SSD for its speed alone and lack of problems. I was expecting greatness from Samsung, but they have outdone themselves this time.

 
Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.
References: 
Motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?
SSD: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?
Samsung:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung]]>