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| Storage | ![]() $22999 | ![]() $14999 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity Gb | 500 | 1000 |
Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB |
Flash Type | TLC | - |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Heatsink | No | No |
Bus | M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 | M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 |
NVMe | Yes | Yes |
PCIe Standard | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Random I/O per Second (Read) | 480,000 | - |
Random I/O per Second (Write) | 550,000 | - |
Sequential Read Speed | 3,500 MB/s | - |
Sequential Write Speed | 3,200 MB/s | - |
Storage Type | Solid State Disk | Solid State Disk |
TDP | 6.1W | - |
Part Number | MZ-V7E500BW | M280CS2230-1TB-RB |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the 970 EVO vs CS2230 reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The CS2230 is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $80 (53%) less than the 970 EVO.

