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 870 EVO.

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.

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