Samsung 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD

SKU: SSGMV500BAM MFR: MZ-V8V500B/AM
$89.95
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Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast speeds with this Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD for quicker game loads.
  • Upgrade your PC with a reliable M.2 internal SSD, boasting read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s.
  • Enjoy enhanced data protection with AES 256-bit encryption on this secure 500GB SSD.
  • The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD offers efficient performance for client PC applications.
  • Benefit from the M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring broad compatibility for your desktop or laptop.
  • Get long-term reliability with a 1.5 million-hour MTBF, backed by Samsung's 5-year warranty.
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FAQ

What is the NVMe interface in the 980 500GB SSD?

The NVMe or Non-Volatile Memory Express interface in the 980 500GB SSD is a protocol designed specifically for memory-based storage like SSDs. It offers faster data transfer rates compared to older protocols like SATA, resulting in improved performance.

What is the Full Power Mode feature of the 980 500GB SSD?

The Full Power Mode is a feature of the 980 500GB SSD that can be enabled through Samsung Magician software. This mode keeps the SSD in active mode with zero latency, allowing instant access to large, intensive work files or graphics-heavy games without any delay.

What is the function of Samsung Magician software?

Samsung Magician software is an advanced tool that allows you to monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates. This ensures your 980 500GB SSD is always performing at its best.

How does the 980 500GB SSD manage thermal control?

The 980 500GB SSD uses a nickel coating to manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label for effective thermal control of the NAND chip. Additionally, Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm is embedded within the SSD, minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?BRAYLAN N : It's an SSD with good reviews, found it cheapest on Adorama.JURIS B : This item has an excellent reputation.ELIJAH B : Friend recommended this to me,JONATHAN V : CauseTAJH B : i needed an ssd for a new pc i was going to buildDEVIN R : It was on sale, it's fast and single sided. This will be added to my son's laptop so that he can dual boot into another copy of windows but without all the gaming software installed so that he has a clean OS for school work.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

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

2025-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great storage addition!

Great for extra storage. Ready to upgrade! Highly recommended!!

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Samsung 980 Specifications

  • Capacity

    500GB

  • Interface

    PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

  • Usage Application

    Client PCs

  • Speed

    Read/write speeds up to: 3,100/2,600MB/s

  • Encryption

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

  • Sequential Read Speed

    Up to 3,100 MB/s

  • Sequential Write Speed

    Up to 2,600 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

  • Average Power Consumption (system level)

    Average: 4.3 W

  • Power consumption (Idle)

    Max. 45 mW

  • Reliability (MTBF)

    1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

  • Shock

    1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

  • Form Factor

    M.2 2280

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

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

  • UPC Code

    887276437200

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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.

How can you elevate your gaming or graphic-intensive workflows to new heights The answer lies in the 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD. This high-performance SSD is designed to unlock your PC's potential, delivering impressive NVMe speed backed by the power of PCIe 3.0 technology and an NVMe interface.

Experience a significant speed boost with the 980 SSD, which utilizes Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology and an NVMe interface for maximum efficiency. This SSD delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 3,100/2,600 MB/s, which is over 6.2 times faster than traditional SATA SSDs.

The 980 SSD also features a Full Power Mode, which can be enabled through the Samsung Magician software. This mode keeps your SSD in active mode with zero latency, allowing you to instantly access large, intensive work files or dive into graphics-heavy games without any delay.

Designed for durability, the 980 SSD boasts an optimized endurance of up to 300 Terabytes Written (TBW). This is made possible by Samsung's in-house solutions, including an advanced controller, V-NAND technology, and the latest firmware, ensuring your files are safe and secure.

Thermal control is a crucial aspect of high-performance SSDs, and the 980 SSD excels in this area. It uses a nickel coating to manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label for effective thermal control of the NAND chip. Additionally, Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm is embedded within the 980 SSD, minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage.

The Samsung Magician software further enhances the 980 SSD's performance. This advanced yet user-friendly tool allows you to monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates, ensuring your SSD is always performing at its best.

Trust in the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, providing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust. Experience the unparalleled performance and reliability of the 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD.

Samsung 980 Features

  • M.2 2280 Form Factor
  • PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
  • 3,100MB/s Seq. reads
  • 2,600MB/s Seq. writes

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast speeds with this Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD for quicker game loads.
  • Upgrade your PC with a reliable M.2 internal SSD, boasting read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s.
  • Enjoy enhanced data protection with AES 256-bit encryption on this secure 500GB SSD.
  • The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD offers efficient performance for client PC applications.
  • Benefit from the M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring broad compatibility for your desktop or laptop.
  • Get long-term reliability with a 1.5 million-hour MTBF, backed by Samsung's 5-year warranty.

What's in the box:

  • Samsung 980 500GB PCIE 3 NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD
  • Samsung 5 Year Limited Warranty