💾 Overview: Samsung 750 EVO 120 GB SSD
Type: Internal SATA SSD (2.5-inch, SATA III)
Capacity: 120 GB (usable slightly less after formatting)
Key Features
Form Factor: 2.5″ SATA drive — fits most laptops & desktops with SATA port.
Interface & Protocol: SATA 6 Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s / 1.5 Gb/s).
Controller: Samsung MGX (dual-core).
Flash Type: Samsung NAND (MLC/TLC depending on source info).
DRAM Cache: ~256 MB DDR3 cache.
Security: AES 256-bit full-disk encryption supported.
Warranty: Usually ~3 years limited.
🚀 Performance
Sequential (Large File) Speeds
Read: Up to ~540 MB/s
Write: Up to ~520 MB/s
These are typical for SATA-based SSDs (not NVMe).
Random (Small File) Speeds
Random Read (4 KB QD32): ~94,000 IOPS
Random Write (4 KB QD32): ~88,000 IOPS
These figures impact everyday responsiveness (OS boot, app loading).
📊 Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW): ~35 TB written for 120 GB model (lower than modern SSDs).
MTBF: ~1.5 million hours.
Note: The drive is relatively older (launched ~2016) and is often discontinued, so new stock may be limited.
🧠 Typical Uses
This drive is best suited for:
✅ Boot-drive for an older laptop/PC
✅ OS + light apps (Windows/Linux)
✅ Secondary fast storage
