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

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2026-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gold standard

I own many Samsung SSDs they are the gold standard for fast and reliable storage.

Godai

2026-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Storage

Extremely useful but, for gamers it runs out fast.

Shukki

2026-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great memory

Great memory. Never had an issue with it and I have multiple Samsung NVMe m.2 drives

MNNJR

2026-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung dependable and versatile.

The drive has been a dependable device for a few years now. I have never had a problem with it and if it were to fail tomorrow I would still feel happy to have owned it. I've ran everything from tiny10 windows to anti-x linux off of it. I hope to replace it with a newer 1tb model when my funds allow for it.

Fedoraman83

2026-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super fast!

Stupid fast! Games load time cut in half! Don't sleep on this

Shadowstorm

2026-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

Very helpful and it works fairly fast. Its also super compatible

Shopping7756

2026-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible Product, Amazing Speeds, installs Quick

The Samsung 980 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD is an incredible product. Compatible across a wide range of computers and other electronics. The speed of this drive is Supersonic! And installation is a breeze! If you are looking to expand your disc capacity, this IS the product for all your needs!

Enzomatrix

2026-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great drive!

This is the fastest drive I've ever used. It works incredibly well with the newest games and my favorite classics. I never have to worry about storage space and it's easy to manage with the provided software. It's really efficient with memory use.

Raeleus

2026-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Meets posted read/write speeds, reliable storage

This is a reliable storage device for any build, and is sufficient for any budget build, striking a balance between performance and cost-effectiveness. Im happy with my puchase.

GateMug

2026-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung SSD Saves the Gaming Day!!

I upgraded to the Samsung 980 1TB NVMe M.2 and the difference was immediate. Load times dropped dramatically, games launch almost instantly, and overall system responsiveness feels night and day compared to my old drive. Installation was straightforward and it worked perfectly right out of the box. I've been running demanding games and multitasking without any slowdowns, and the performance has been consistent and reliable. It also stays cool under load, which is a big plus. For the price, capacity, and speed, this drive is a no-brainer. If you're looking to boost performance for gaming or everyday use, this is an easy recommendation.

ZGalaxy

2026-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Performance

I got this product 6 years ago. Ive put it theough countless hours of gaming and editing. It has bever slowed down in speed what so ever. As for capacity at the time it was plenty enough for me at the time, I now see myself needing more. Deleting games and moving them onto a separate hardrive is a frequent thing now. Compatibility was a non issue from the start as nvme drives are pretty standard these days.

TheDonster

2026-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Speed and performance

this is by far one of the best purchases I made for my computer setup

Joey

2026-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice!

Made my computer startup right away, really fast and have leftover storage, after window migration.

Teezy_T

2026-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Recommend

I upgraded from an HDD to this and all of my problems with having a slow storage drive went away. Great speed and has lasted me a while

Spencer

2026-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Never Fails

Samsung SSD drives still sets the industry standard for flash memory. I've owned the 980 1TB for just under 3.5 years (Dec 2022). No problems, fast r/w, drive magician software performs f/w updates without worry of bricking. The read/write is technically outdated by a few iterations on this model but it's fast enough that I'll likely buy another 2x of this specific model with how ssd prices are marketwide. With 1GBPS Internet the 950s are basically a 1:1 without bottleneck. I can also download/install it update games in the background without a performance hit on competitive games so its good enough for me. I also have an 850 Evo 500G from 2015 that is still used (benchmark r/w 11 years later is higher than listed at 554 read and 535 write) , and another old Samsung ssd drive from 2010. These drives will not die, haven't ran into an compatibility issues over the years. For reference I used to work in a computer shop and did data recovery, some of my old toolset I used via Linux is available in their software like 1:1 cloneing (added bonus you can benchmark your drive's as well to get a value on its actual read/write; great for troubleshooting). Tldr if you're getting an SSD get Samsung. If you're trying to save money with another brand just go back a few versions for a slower listed r/w clock and get Samsung.

Anonamish

2026-04-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great boot and load times

Blazingly fast. Use as boot drive and game drive for seamless loading times

Overdrive o.

2026-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all around

fast reliable easy to set up, plenty of space, it has lasted me years

0dayradical

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Wonders of the 980 NVME SSD

I purchased the 980 1TB NVME SSD around when it first released at a great price at my local Micro center. I am astonished on how it has held up over the years still providing me with almost instant loading times while doing absolutely anything on my setup. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable, easy to install, and definitely bang for your buck nvme ssd.Wa

Aduane

2026-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features awesome

awesome service looking looking forward for the next couple couple looking looking forward for the next couple of years

Daniel W.

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I know any changes this day forward products are

It's always anyway of receiving never a problem product is a top of the line to me and lots of ppl I always ask to get anything from this company

Anna

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome performance

I've had the Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB quite a while now and I really enjoy using it inside my gaming PC it works wonderfully and has very high downloading and uploading speeds or Reading Writing speeds . I don't think that I could go to a different memory manufacturer after using this memory stick . it is in wonders and it continues to amaze me.

Robwhit

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

So so.

Was not properly. Usable, for what I needed and did not have the speed compatibility that I thought I would have.

Cullen L.

2026-04-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great ??

Fantastic! Great speed, great salad. Trustworthy, as always.

Todd

2026-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung 980 pro nvme with heatsink 1TB.

There were no errors at all, and I'm very satisfied in every way.

SteveN

2026-04-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

It has great capacity and also compatible...

it's a good product and it's and it's also compatible and has good speed and performance and I love the capacity of device.

Ericson

2026-04-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best NvMe drive I've owned

Reliable, efficient with great read/write speeds! This drive is nearly 3x as fast as my old drive leading to a huge performance upgrade!

Lupe

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.

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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)

About Samsung 980

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