Samsung's recent 850 Pro SSD launch debuted VNAND, a new approach to Flash memory that aims to improve overall capacity in a small space. The 850 Pro SSD is targeted at professional users, as evidenced by a focus on encryption, endurance (at 150 TBW), and high speeds across the board.
Samsung launched its new SSD at fairly high (though expected) prices -- $130 for 128GB, $230 for 256GB, $430 for 512GB, and $730 for 1TB. With some distance from its launch a week ago, the company has issued a price reduction on all its new 850 Pro SSDs.
Samsung 850 Pro SSD Specs
| Spec | Samsung 850 Pro |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Capacity | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Controller | Samsung MEX Controller |
| Sequential | Read: Up to 550MB/s Write: Up to 520MB/s |
| 4K Random | Read: Up to 100k IOPS Write: Up to 90k IOPS |
The 850 Pro's prices are found in the table below:
| New Price | Old Price | |
| 128GB | $130 | $130 |
| 256GB | $200 | $230 |
| 512GB | $400 | $430 |
| 1TB | $700 | $730 |
The 850 Pro can be found on Newegg here or Amazon here.
- Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke.