Samsung 980 NVMe M.2 SSD
Best storage upgrade for everyday users seeking faster PC performance.
This drive is the ultimate performance upgrade for breathing new life into aging PCs without breaking the bank. By ditching the DRAM for a clever software-based buffer, it sacrifices a sliver of peak-load endurance for blistering speeds that make traditional SATA drives feel like relics.
$319.99
at
Newegg
Who it's for
- Gamers and users upgrading from sluggish mechanical hard drives
- Reliability-focused buyers prioritizing long-term data safety
- Laptop owners and builders needing space-saving, power-efficient storage
Who should skip it
- Power users performing heavy, sustained write operations
- Enthusiasts building systems with modern PCIe 4.0 motherboards
- Creative professionals handling massive, continuous file transfers
Performance breakdown
Sequential Throughput
Blazing read and write speeds that easily outpace traditional SATA drives.
Thermal Management
Advanced nickel coating and thermal guarding keep performance stable under load.
Drive Endurance
The 600 TBW rating ensures long-term reliability for heavy daily workloads.
Software Integration
Samsung Magician software provides intuitive tools for monitoring and drive optimization.
Responsiveness
NVMe protocol delivers snappy system boot times and rapid application loading.
Form Factor Efficiency
Compact M.2 design fits seamlessly into virtually any modern PC build.
Key Specs
Capacity
1000 GB
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 3500 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 3000 MB/s
Random Read (4KB, QD32)
Up to 500,000 IOPS
Warranty
5 years limited warranty or 600 TBW
Dimensions
80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 mm
Drive Type
SSD
Intended Use
Internal Desktop, Internal Laptop
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