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Reviews of Samsung M.2 980 Pro Series NVMe PCIe

Testseek.com have collected 169 expert reviews of the Samsung M.2 980 Pro Series NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung M.2 980 Pro Series NVMe PCIe.
Award: Editor’s Choice September 2020
September 2020
 
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The editors liked

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol
  • Available in 250GB
  • 500GB
  • 1TB and 2TB capacities
  • Equipped with Samsung's latest 3-bit MLC V-NAND technology
  • Excellent sequential and random read and write speeds
  • Small M.2 2280 form factor
  • Features Intelligen
  • Extremely fast
  • PCI-Express 4.0 support
  • Very good sustained write performance for a TLC drive
  • DRAM cache
  • Accurate temperature reporting
  • Five-year warranty
  • Two thermal sensors
  • Compact form factor
  • Excellent sequential read and write speeds
  • Good random read and write performance
  • Small M.2 2280 for
  • Really fast read and write speeds
  • Samsung 980 Pro has an edge over competition
  • 5 year warranty
  • Verdict
  • On the surface
  • The Samsung 980 Pro SSD looks like any other Nvme SSD
  • Essentially a long stick that embodies this lastest form of computer storage. However
  • While the Nvme SSD's I've looked at over the last few months have been fast
  • The Samsung
  • Insane performance
  • Attractive pricing
  • Great warranty
  • Choice of capacity
  • PS5 compatible
  • Superb read/write speeds
  • Useful Samsung Magician software
  • Fast PCIe Gen 4 performance
  • 7GBps reading and 5GBps writing via PCIe 4
  • Excellent performer with PCIe 3 as well
  • Exceptionally speedy performance
  • PCI Express 4.0 bus support
  • Built-in hardware encryption
  • Unrivaled PCIe Gen4 performance
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Black PCB
  • Software package
  • 5-year warranty
  • Faster than the PS5 internal storage
  • Reliable performance
  • Easy to setup and use
  • 1TB model is more affordable than the competition
  • Fastest drive we've ever tested
  • Magician software
  • Can handle heavy writes

The editors didn't like

  • Lower endurance than 970 PRO
  • Write speed drops considerably when SLC cache is full
  • Pricey
  • Expensive
  • Uses TLC
  • Samsung 970 Pro used MLC
  • SLC cache could be a bit bigger
  • No heatsink included
  • Largest capacity available is 2 TB
  • Write speed drops when SLC cache is full
  • Lower endurance versus Samsung 970 Pro
  • A lot of PCIe gen 4 products are starting to hit the market at lower price points
  • Very expensive
  • Requires latest hardware for max speed
  • Can get warm
  • No included heatsink
  • Does not include heatsink
  • Top-tier pricing
  • Relatively low TBW rating
  • High cost per gigabyte
  • Lower write-durability rating than previous SSD 970 Pro
  • Average endurance ratings
  • Costly
  • 2TB model is very pricey
  • Only 1TB and 2TB options
  • Without a heatsink it can thermally throttle

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  Published: 2020-10-12, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com

  • Abstract:  Under the hoods of the newest, skinniest laptops (and in the hollows of the latest desktop-PC motherboards), solid-state storage has undergone a transformation. Even if you're a close observer of all things tech, it's understandable if you didn't even rea...

 
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  Published: 2020-09-22, review by: in.pcmag.com

  • Pros, Exceptionally speedy performance, PCI Express 4.0 bus support, Five-year warranty, Built-in hardware encryption
  • Cons, High cost per gigabyte, Lower write-durability rating than previous SSD 970 Pro
  • Bottom LineSamsung's PCI Express 4.0-based SSD 980 Pro will delight upgraders and PC builders who have deep pockets (and a compatible AMD desktop platform). It delivers the fastest theoretical performance from a mainstream SSD we've seen to date...

 
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  Published: 2022-04-29, Author: Calvin , review by: nasilemaktech.com

  • Abstract:  The overall size of the retail packaging is more or less the same as the last-gen 970 PRO with a slight edit on the cover image and labeling. Opening up the box and as usual, the M.2 2280-sized SSD fits tightly in the middle so it doesn't slide out during...

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  Published: 2022-04-20, review by: pokde.net

  • Excellent performance, Samsung Magician software included, Supports AES-256 bit hardware encryption, PS5-compatible, Good range of choices for storage capacity, Lengthy 5-year warranty
  • It can get rather hot, No heatsink included, Endurance rating could be better, Cost per GB is a bit on the higher side
  • The 250GB Samsung 980 PRO SSD is on the pricier side but if you're willing to stomach the price, it does have a lot to offer...

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  Published: 2021-03-15, Author: Peter , review by: thepcenthusiast.com

  • Abstract:  Last year, we reviewed one of Samsung’s latest 980 PRO M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD. It was only a 500GB capacity, so the performance was not that stellar. Today, we check out the 980 PRO 2TB capacity, offering slightly faster read and write speeds. In fact, I was waiting for this 2TB version so that I can compare it with WD’s latest Gen4 SSD with the same capacity. Which one do you think will be the fastest Gen4 SSD? Will it be the Samsung 980 PRO or the WD Black SN850? Find out in our Samsung 980 Pro 2TB review/comparison below.

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  Published: 2020-10-26, Author: Peter , review by: thepcenthusiast.com

  • The Samsung 980 Pro is the company's first entry to the Gen4 NVMe SSD market. They are not the first or one of the first in the Gen4 SSD race, but their 980 Pro has the fastest sequential read and write speeds in the market. For reference, most early Gen4...

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  Published: 2021-11-19, review by: hardwarezone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  The Non-Volatile Memory Express Solid State Drive (NVMe SSD) has become the primary drive for storing operating systems and system applications in most of the new PCs today. It is a lot smaller in size with faster seek and transfer times than the traditio...

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  Published: 2020-10-15, Author: Zhi , review by: thetechrevolutionist.com

  • While the Samsung 980 PRO could really reach very high maximum speed that other SSDs could not attain, its high performance was not replicated across different types of SSD storage operations. There are times when the Samsung 980 PRO performed well, but a...

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  Published: 2021-09-24, review by: razorman.net

  • SSD NVMe MAS RAPIDA ACTUALMENTE, 5 AÑOS DE GARANTIA, CAPACIDAD HASTA 2 TB, SOFTWARE SAMSUNG MAGICIAN SENCILLO Y POTENTE,
  • La gama 980 Pro de Samsung ofrece sin duda las unidades NVMe más rápidas del mercado - o que hayamos probado en el momento de escribir la review - con capacidades que van desde los 250 GB hasta los 2 TB de capacidad. Prestaciones supersónicas, 5 años de g

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  Published: 2021-02-21, review by: razorman.net

  • Excelentes prestaciones, MTBF muy elevado,
  • Precio un poco elevado, Maximo 1 TB capacidad

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