Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe

I bought this SSD specifically to expand the storage in my Eufy HomeBase 3, and so far it has been completely reliable. I spent a lot of time researching compatible drives before purchasing because I wanted something dependable that I could basically install and forget about. After using Samsung SSDs in computers over the years, this one felt like a safe choice, and it has absolutely lived up to that reputation. Installation into the HomeBase 3 was extremely simple. The drive slid right into place, mounted without any issues, and was recognized immediately by the system. I honestly expected there to be at least some sort of formatting or compatibility hiccup, but everything worked smoothly right out of the box. Within just a few minutes, the extra storage was available and recording properly. One thing I really appreciate is the peace of mind this drive provides. Since my Eufy system handles security cameras around my home, reliability matters much more to me than chasing benchmark numbers or squeezing out a few extra megabytes per second. I needed something stable that could handle continuous recording without random disconnects, errors, or overheating issues. This drive has done exactly that. Since installing it, I haven’t had a single issue with dropped footage, drive errors, or weird behavior from the HomeBase. Playback loads quickly, clips save properly, and recordings remain accessible without lag or buffering. The whole system just feels smooth and responsive. Samsung drives have always had a strong reputation for reliability, and this SSD reminds me why people trust them so much. Even though the HomeBase 3 doesn’t necessarily need the fastest SSD on the market, it’s nice knowing there’s quality hardware inside handling all the recordings in the background. It gives me confidence that my footage is actually being stored safely. Another nice surprise was how cool and quiet the drive runs. Obviously SSDs are already silent, but temperature stability was something I paid attention to because the HomeBase can stay active constantly with multiple cameras connected. Even with ongoing recordings and motion events throughout the day, the drive has remained stable without any overheating concerns. The 1TB size has also been a really good balance for my setup. It gives me significantly more recording space without going overboard on cost. Depending on your camera count and recording settings, this amount of storage can go a surprisingly long way. For me, it was the perfect middle ground between affordability and capacity. I also appreciate how mature SATA SSDs have become in general. They may not be as flashy as newer NVMe drives, but for devices like the Eufy HomeBase 3, a dependable SATA SSD honestly makes a lot of sense. They are proven, stable, and easy to work with. Overall, this has been exactly the kind of upgrade I was hoping for. Simple installation, excellent compatibility with the Eufy HomeBase 3, reliable operation, and zero headaches since setup. Sometimes the best compliment you can give a storage device is that you completely forget about it because it just quietly works in the background every single day. That has been my experience with this Samsung 870 EVO.

BrodieT · 2026-05-05 · via bestbuy

Works great made my computer faster and easy to install

MattH · 2026-05-01 · via bestbuy

Product install was very easy but doesn't help since 2 out of 5 units failed within 6 months. Should have known better because of the brand.

ROBERTJ · 2026-04-24 · via bestbuy

I put it in my son's xbox one s, to replace the failing hdd that was in it. Games load almost instantly. A great replacement drive.

ALEXANDER · 2026-03-23 · via bestbuy

Perfect match for Atomos Ninja V, its as fast as I expected.

Anonymous · 2026-03-20 · via bestbuy

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VALUE SCORE

Cap

128

Read

550MB/s

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NVMe

Cap

128

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550MB/s

Type

NVMe