The outer packaging is pretty standard as far as SSD packaging goes. In actual fact we think it is fair to say that SAMSUNG have gone for the minimalistic look as aside from a glossy shot of the SSD amid a matt white background, there is little other to accompany the drive other than the product title at the bottom and a sticker telling us the capacity which also doubles up as a seal for the packaging.


To the rear of the packaging we see that SAMSUNG tell us this drive is a 'New caliber of performance & endurance' - while this remains to be seen we are happy to report that SAMSUNG have seen fit to equip the 850 EVO with 3D V-NAND technology so going by our previous experiences it should be no slouch!


The drive comes in a thin plastic brace but no protective anti-static wrap. We also get both an installation booklet and Warranty Summary along with a utility CD - more than the usual accompaniments found with SSDs from other manufacturers however there was no drive bracket to allow fitment to either 3.5" mechanical hard drive slot or a 9mm bracket for larger notebook ports.