Samsung Magician

The Samsung Magician software facilitates easy maintenance and use of Samsung SSD products connected to a desktop or notebook computer.

In addition to providing information about the user's system and SSD product, Samsung Magician also supports advanced features, like SSD performance management, benchmarking for optimum performance, new firmware updates, etc.



Latest version of Magician software is recommended for optimal performance.

This Samsung-proprietary software was designed specifically for Samsung SSD products and is available for any Samsung SSDproduct, including:

• 9100 PRO with Heatsink – Models: MZ-VAP1T0CW, 2T0CW, 4T0CW, 8T0CW
• 9100 PRO – Models: MZ-VAP1T0BW, 2T0BW, 4T0BW, 8T0BW
• 990 PRO with Heatsink – Models: MZ-V9P1T0C, 2T0C, MZ-V9P2T0C, 4T0C
• 990 PRO – Models: MZ-V9P1T0BW, 2T0BW, 4T0BW
• 980 PRO with Heatsink – Models: MZ-V8P1T0CW, 2T0CW
• 980 PRO – Models: MZ-V8P250BW, 500BW, 1T0BW, 2T0BW
• 990 EVO Plus – Models: MZ-V9T1T0BW, 2T0BW, 4T0BW
• 990 EVO – Models: MZ-V9E1T0BW, 2T0BW
• 970 EVO Plus – Models: MZ-V7S250B, 500B, 1T0B, 2T0B
• 980 – Models: MZ-V8V250BW, 500BW, 1T0BW
• 870 EVO – Models: MZ-77E250, 500, 1T0, 2T0, 4T0
• 870 QVO – Models: MZ-77Q1T0, 2T0, 4T0, 8T0
• 970 PRO – Models: MZ-V7P512, 1T0
• 970 EVO – Models: MZ-V7E250, 500, 1T0, 2T0
• 960 PRO – Models: MZ-V6P512, 1T0, 2T0
• 960 EVO – Models: MZ-V6E250, 500, 1T0
• 860 PRO – Models: MZ-76P256, 512, 1T0, 2T0, 4T0
• 860 EVO – Models: MZ-76E250, 500, 1T0, 2T0, 4T0 (multiple variations)
• 860 QVO – Models: MZ-76Q1T0, 2T0, 4T0
• 850 EVO – Models: MZ-75E250, 500, 1T0, 2T0, 4T0
• 850 PRO – Models: MZ-7KE256, 512, 1T0, 2T0, 4T0
• 850 EVO M.2 – Models: MZ-N5E120, 250, 500
• 850 EVO mSATA – Models: MZ-M5E120, 250, 500, 1T0
• 840 PRO – Models: MZ-7PD128, 256, 512

Highlights

• SecureErase function can fully erase data on the drive in less than 1 minute.
• Update function confirms that the latest firmware is installed from the Samsung website.
• Automatic OS optimization for Superfetch/Prefetch, ReadyBoost, and DIPM settings.
• Benchmarking application tests performance of the SSD, and other connected devices.
• Fully compatible with all previously shipped Samsung SSD drives.

Features

Integrative Drive Health Check
Access the status of your SSDs at a glance on a real-time basis over many criteria including over-provisioning ratios, optimization rates, and diagnostic scans.

SSD Authenticity
Confirm the authenticity of your drive to ensure you have access to the superior performance and reliability that only comes from a genuine Samsung SSD.

S.M.A.R.T. Check
Check S.M.A.R.T. to inspect your SSD and detect possible drive Failure before it happens.

Performance Benchmark
Check that your SSD is maintaining the highest performance possible. Specific conditions such as the test volume, number of tests, chunk size, number of threads, and more can be adjusted to customize your benchmark tests.

Performance Optimization
Restore the performance of your SSD from degradation by performance enhancement (TRIM) and achieve faster performance through RAPID Mode which is intelligent DRAM caching of data.

Diagnostic Scan
Identify and fix potential problems with partial or full scans to maintain your drive’s capabilities.

Over Provisioning
Resize partitions to ensure your drive has enough free space to effectively carry out routine maintenance, such as TRIM and Garbage Collection. The over-provisioning feature helps the SSD prepare free blocks, which improves performance and extends your drive’s life span.

Customized Power Efficiency
When using performance optimization, you can set four modes according to your preferences: (1) Full Performance Mode maximizes the performance of the SSD, (2) Power Saving Mode increases power efficiency, (3) Standard Mode sets the SSD to use power at a moderate level, and (4) Custom Mode allows you to customize the power usage of your SSD.

Secure Erase
Permanently delete sensitive data without compromising the functionality of your SSD.

PSID Revert
Unlock and reset your drive to its factory setting by entering the 32- character PSID password printed on the drive label.

Encrypted Drive
Activate Encrypted Drive to protect private and sensitive data. Magician for PC lets you review your drive’s current security settings and helps you with the security setup process.

Information Check & Update
Review compatibility checks and system and drive information, including model name, serial number, and firmware version. In addition, receive reminders and keep track of updates to enhance your drive’s performance.

How to Use

• Install the software by running the setup file
• Launch the application after installation
• Select your Samsung SSD from the main dashboard
• View drive health, temperature, and performance
• Run performance benchmark to test SSD speed
• Enable RAPID mode for faster performance
• Update SSD firmware if an update is available
• Use the Diagnostic Scan to check for issues
• Securely erase data with the Secure Erase tool

Supported Features on Windows 11/10

Drive Information

Health Check, Genuine Authentication, and S.M.A.R.T. Check supported on all SSDs (not USBs).

Drive Management:

Internal SSD: Supports Performance Benchmark/Optimization, LED Setting (some), Diagnostic Scan (some), Over Provisioning (some).

Portable SSD: Partial support for Performance Benchmark, Diagnostic Scan, LED Setting.

USBs: Limited to Health Check, Genuine Authentication, Performance Benchmark only.

Data Management:

Internal SSD: Supports Data Migration, Secure Erase, PSID Revert (some), Encrypted Drive (some).

Portable SSD: Limited support for Secure Erase, PSID Revert (some).

USBs: Not supported.

Security Setting

Only available for Portable SSDs.

Information Tools:

System Details, Newsroom, Notice Board, Help Center, Chatbot, Mini Mode, Language and Skin options all supported.

F/W and S/W Updates supported (except USBs).

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• CPU: 1 GHz or faster processor
• RAM: 2 GB or more
• Storage: 200 MB of free disk space
• SSD: Samsung-branded SSD (860 EVO, 970 EVO, etc.)
• Administrator privileges required

PROS

• Easy-to-use interface
• Fast SSD performance optimization
• Includes secure data erase
• Useful diagnostics and monitoring
• Firmware update support

CONS

• Only works with Samsung SSDs
• Limited advanced features
• RAPID mode uses system RAM
• Can be slow to load on startup
• Occasional compatibility issues