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Samsung 980 250GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD

SKU: SSGMV250BAM

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2025-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Knowing my files will be there when I need them

I love this SSD for storage and the fact that after several years of only I have yet to lose any data compared to many other ssds and portable drives that I have tried over the years definitely would recommend to anyone looking for Reliable fast performance and the security of knowing your files will be there when you need them.

Tnaro

2025-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Very easy to use and reliable habe no problem pluging in obvious if the thing isnt plugging in as to why its not

Iggyg

2025-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Performs great after years of usage

I've been using the 980 500gb SSD for over 4 years now as my primary drive and throughout many reads and writes it's gone through, it is still holding up very reliably. It's continued to run plenty fast enough. I would say going forward into 2026 and beyond, you will want at least a 1tb drive minimum.

Deadlus

2025-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product, outdated. Recommend finding a newer1

This is a very good SSD, but it is slightly outdated. It has been working for years for me and there's been no issues and worked across multiple of my computers with little to no issue, I can't complain about 1tb considering that's what i bought. It runs cool and my software and games load pretty fast.

Jay V.

2025-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fasted drive ever!

The lighting fast performance from the 980 increased the startup of my computer, the transfer speed from one drive to another, and the opening of programs. I was so impressed by the first one, I grabbed two more! I'm able to do video editing, gaming, and even just simple browsing so much faster now. The reliability is unmatched as well as I've had no issues with the drive or the Samsung Magic app, which helps with capacity and compatibility. The interface is easy to use as well!

David

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Noticeably Faster & Extremely Reliable

I've had the Samsung 980 1TB NVMe SSD for a few years now, and I have zero complaints. The upgrade made my entire system noticeably faster-from boot times to loading apps and games. It was also very easy to install, even for someone who isn't a tech expert. The drive has been completely reliable and keeps my PC running smoother than it ever has. The capacity is perfect, compatibility was seamless, and overall performance has stayed fast and consistent. Highly recommend for anyone looking to boost their computer's speed and no

Anomalo

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good SSD

I have had this on my laptop, and it has been treating me well. I'm going to upgrade soon, but it still did its job.

Skxkf

2025-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable and performant

Have had it in my computer for a few years now. It has been rock solid, and hitting the advertise numbers. I have nothing to complain about.

TheQ42

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

FANSTATIC reliability!!

I have owned this product for several years, and I can attest to its exceptional durability and performance. My software currently indicates a 95% health status. I am providing this feedback in the earnest hope that I can replace it with a new Samsung SSD, as I am a dedicated Samsung enthusiast. I also recently acquired the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which I highly recommend as well. Cheers!

ACslayerrr

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best-In-Class Storage Drive

Best drive I've ever used. Speeds and reliability beats out everything in its class. Switching from a sata SSD or HDD as your boot drive to an NVMe M.2 is a must, and for me, Samsung's have been the fastest and most stable.

Camm

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Samsung 980 Pro

My experience with the Samsung 980 Pro nVME drive has been excellent. Since updating the firmware to the latest release it has been rock solid in terms of reliability. The speed has been more than sufficient for my needs and I can recommend it for both gamers and professionals. I have the 1TB model but it comes in various capacities, including 2TB and 4TB. The 980 Pro is a Gen 4X4 PCIE nVME drive but is compatible with both Gen 3 and 5 interfaces.

Vijoyan

2025-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Tough enough for real life

Great memory, tough enough to last through me tossing, dropping, including water, car tires and all. Tough enough to stand by me

ANDREY

2025-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super fast!

Superfast writing and reading speeds. Lightning fast boot for any os

Hvitsark

2025-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

This drive is by far the fastest drive I have ever used. Not only that, it doesn't get hot at all. Running this in an external 80Gbps enclosure for file backup and sync, the drive gets warm, at best, and the enclosure fan does not even come on.

linda

2025-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the performance and reliability

I have been using Samsung SSD for a long time. The performance is awesome and it's very reliabe. I am still using the one I purchased 5 years ago.

Charles

2025-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good write speeds

Good speed. We got peak write speeds for 200GB: up to 1,000 MB/s sequential write. 500 GB: up to 2,600 MB/s sequential write 1 TB: up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write

RameshBr

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Works flawless with my hp laptops. So far so good ??

Nathan

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super fast

Loads extremely fast. Never crashes great price. Easy install

Destruc

2025-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid

Solid drive with solid performance. Have had zero issues with the 5 I have deployed

Louis

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

really good ssd

it is a really fast ssd, holds all my files, is really good

sage

2025-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

Simply amazed. Its size is small and the performance is bar none. Easy to install and no sound plus reduced heat. Freed up alot of space allowing cooler airflow to my GPU. reducing temperatures allowing higher clock speeds. Highly recommended.

Tperuvo

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good price quality

I like it, it's fast and never rushes. Thanks to it, I can play calmly and not worry about the transmission speed.

Jinzu

2025-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bright futures

The packaging is real good. I can't wait to get it. It's hilarious, and I love it. Can't wait to get it yay.

Mandy

2025-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Daily Gamers Honest Samsung 1TB 980 Pro Review

The Samsung 980 Pro with Heatsink is one of the most respected NVMe SSDs on the market - and for good reason. Built on PCIe 4.0 ×4 architecture and powered by Samsung's own Elpis controller, it delivers exceptional read and write speeds that rival even the PlayStation 5's internal storage.

BobbyBrown502

2025-10-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Speed

So farr it's been the best,..really it's been great,easily accessible,safe and itss got speed

Bigslime

2025-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gamers workhorse storage

This is my go to game drive for my at home desktop. It made an noticeable difference in read/write scenarios as well as load times. Everything is faster on samsung compared to bigger name brands.

projectA

2025-10-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung is King!

It is a great storage device for my Adobe LrC Catalogs. Super fast and no hick ups. It works great with my Gigabyte Z690 motherboard. It's 500GB but its enough for my Catalogs.

Shellback_Studios

2025-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable with no problems

This NVME has been running well for many years now, no sign of stopping. Its so blazing fast and boots are fast

algamin

2025-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best quality

For me, Samsung solid state disk is the best in the ssd market and sets the bar for the quality of the entire industry, no regrets about buying a single bit.

Borzilky

2025-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ssd

Very fast use as windows reboot and download fast and gamer

Nogone

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Samsung 980 Specifications

Type
  • Capacity

    250GB

  • Interface

    PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

  • Usage Application

    Client PCs

Performance

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  • Speed

    Read/write speeds up to: 2,900/1,300MB/s

  • Encryption

    AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)

Key Features

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  • Sequential Read Speed

    Up to 2,900 MB/s

  • Sequential Write Speed

    Up to 1,300 MB/s

  • Cache Memory

    HMB(Host Memory Buffer)

  • Trim Support

    Supported

  • S.M.A.R.T. Support

    Supported

  • GC (Garbage Collection)

    Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm

  • WWN Support

    Not supported

  • Device Sleep Mode Support

    Yes

  • NVMe

    PCIe 3.0

General

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  • Average Power Consumption (system level)

    Average: 3.7 W

  • Power consumption (Idle)

    Max. 45 mW

  • Reliability (MTBF)

    1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

Environmental

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  • Shock

    1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

Form Factor

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  • Form Factor

    M.2 2280

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    3.15 x 0.09 x 0.87" (80.15 x 2.38 x 22.15mm)

  • UPC Code

    887276437217

About Samsung 980

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Great product!

By Tperuvo

Simply amazed. Its size is small and the performance is bar none. Easy to install and no sound plus reduced heat. Freed up alot of space allowing cooler airflow to my GPU. reducing temperatures allowing higher clock speeds. Highly recommended.

Great buy

By Alex

I have the 2TB. It's fast and works great since day one. Hasn't given me any issue's. It uploads and downloads fast. File's and media videos download fast. It worked well With my motherboard AM4 socket.

Upgrade to impressive NVMe speed
Harness your PC's potential with the 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for outstanding SSD performance - and it's all backed by an NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 technology.

Packed with speed
Satisfy your need for speed with PCIe 3.0, using HMB technology and NVMe interface for high efficiency. The 980 delivers value, without sacrificing sequential read/write speeds up to 2,900/1,300 MB/s, over 6.2x the speed of SATA SSDs

Keep moving with Full Power Mode
Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance. Enable through Samsung Magician software to keep your SSD in active mode with no latency, so you can instantly jump back into large intensive work files or graphics-heavy games.

Built for the long run
Keep your files safe with an SSD that's in it for the long haul. With up to 150 TBW, the 980's optimized endurance comes with trusted reliability thanks to Samsung's in-house solutions, from the advanced controller to V-NAND and the latest firmware.

Reliable thermal control
High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 uses nickel coating to help manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label to deliver effective thermal control of the NAND chip.

Smart thermal solution
Embedded with Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, 980 manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance, while minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage.

Samsung Magician software
Unlock the full potential of 980 with Samsung Magician's advanced, yet intuitive optimization tools. Monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates with Magician to ensure you're always getting the best performance out of your SSD.

• Drive Health & TBW Check

• Performance Benchmark

• Performance Optimization

• Encrypted Drive

• Firmware Update

World's No.1 Flash Memory Brand
Experience the performance and reliability that you can only get from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust.

Samsung 980 Features

  • M.2 2280 Form Factor
  • PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
  • 2,900MB/s Seq. reads
  • 1,300MB/s Seq. writes

Key Features

  • M.2 2280 Form Factor
  • PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
  • 2,900MB/s Seq. reads
  • 1,300MB/s Seq. writes

What's in the box:

  • Samsung 980 250GB PCIE 3 NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD
  • Samsung 5 Year Limited Warranty