It's time to maximise your PC's potential with the 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is the smart choice for outstanding SSD performance, and it's all backed by an NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 technology.
Get right to it. The 980 harnesses nearly all the speed advantages of PCIe 3.0 through HMB technology and dramatic NVMe efficiency. The DRAM-less design delivers exceptional value, achieving breakneck sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,000 MB/s*, over 6.2x the speed of SATA SSDs.
Keep your SSD running at peak level for nonstop, consistent high performance with Full Power Mode. Switch it on through Samsung Magician software to always keep your SSD in active mode. Instantly jump right back to intensive work with huge files, graphics-heavy games, or even normal PC usage.
Keep your files safe with an SSD that's in it for the long haul. With up to 600 TBW* and a 5-year* limited warranty*, the 980's optimized endurance comes with proven reliability thanks to Samsung's in-house solutions, from the state-of-the-art controller to V-NAND and the latest firmware.
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.
Embedded with Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, the 980 manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance. To minimize performance fluctuations in the long haul, Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard technology maintains the 980's temperature at optimal levels.
Unlock the full power of the 980 with Samsung Magician's intuitive yet advanced 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.
Experience superior 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.
Specifications
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Sequential Read
Up to 2,900 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Sequential Write
Up to 1,300 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warrantyor 150 TBW Limited Warranty
Application
Client PCs
Weight
Max 8.0 g Weight
Specifications Detail
General Feature
Application
Client PCs
Capacity
250GB (1GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise)
Form Factor
M.2 (2280)
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Dimension (Pack: WxHxD)
80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm)
Weight
Max 8.0 g Weight
Storage Memory
Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller
Samsung Pablo Controller
Cache Memory
HMB(Host Memory Buffer)
Special Feature
TRIM Support
Supported
S.M.A.R.T Support
Supported
GC (Garbage Collection)
Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
Encryption Support
AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
WWN Support
Not supported
Device Sleep Mode Support
Yes
Performance
Sequential Read
Up to 2,900 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Sequential Write
Up to 1,300 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Read (4KB, QD32)
Up to 230,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Write (4KB, QD32)
Up to 320,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Read (4KB, QD1)
Up to 17,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Write (4KB, QD1)
Up to 53,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Environment
Average Power Consumption (system level)
*Average: 3.7 W*Maximum: 5.6 W (Burst mode)* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
Power consumption (Idle)
Max. 45 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
Allowable Voltage
3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage
Reliability (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
Operating Temperature
0 - 70 ℃ Operating Temperature
Shock
1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
Accessories
Installation Kit
Not Available
Software
Management SW
Magician Software for SSD management
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warrantyor 150 TBW Limited Warranty