Released in late 2024 with build 880, Samsung Magician 8.2.0.880 is the official SSD management software from Samsung, providing essential tools for monitoring drive health, updating firmware, optimizing performance, and enabling advanced features on Samsung NVMe and SATA SSDs.
Key Highlights
- Drive Health Monitoring – Real-time S.M.A.R.T. status, temperature, TBW (terabytes written), and remaining lifespan tracking for all Samsung SSDs.
- Firmware Updates – Automatic detection and one-click installation of the latest firmware for improved performance, compatibility, and reliability.
- Performance Optimization – RAPID mode caching for dramatic speed boosts, Over Provisioning setup, and secure erase for maintaining peak SSD performance.
- Diagnostic Scan – Comprehensive drive health check with surface scan and error detection to identify potential issues early.
- Secure Erase & Encryption – Full disk encryption management, PSID revert for locked drives, and certified secure erase compliant with international standards.
- Benchmark Tool – Built-in sequential and random read/write performance testing with detailed graphs and comparison to factory specs.
- Performance & Stability – Enhanced support for latest Samsung 990 EVO/PRO series, improved Windows 11 compatibility, and streamlined user interface.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- Samsung SSD required for full functionality