Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Samsung M.2 980 Series NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung M.2 980 Series NVMe PCIe.
March 2021
(87%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(98%)
635 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
87010078
The editors liked
Edges out the Intel SSD 670p in 4K random reads
Competitive pricing for its performance class
Field-leading SSD software suite
Good durability rating for MLC
Five-year warranty
Easy to install and format
Offers great performance and reliability
Great value
PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol
Equipped with Samsung's latest 3-bit MLC V-NAND technology
Available in 250GB
500GB and 1TB capacities
Good sequential and random read and write speeds
Small M.2 2280 form factor
Features Intelligent TurboWri
Amazing real-life performance
Much more affordable than PCIe Gen 4 drives
With similar performance
Very fast random writes (for a DRAM-less drive)
Lack of DRAM cache not visible in benchmarks
Large SLC cache
No thermal throttling
Good sustained read/write performance
Very affordable
Competitive performance
Attractive design
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Software package
980 Pro-like endurance and 5-year warranty
DRAMfree design
Low temperatures
Useful and userfriendly companion software
Attractive price
Overall
One of the best solutions at present for NVMe SSD storage
Solid overall performance
Write performance can be sustained for longer than other drives
Price (but could be better)
SSD Magician software
5-year warranty
The editors didn't like
Still capped at PCI Express 3
0's natural ceiling
No cons for this little guy
Write speed drops when SLC cache is full
Expensive for a TLC DRAM-less drive
Low write speeds once SLC cache exhausted
Lack of DRAM can be problematic for some scenarios
PCI-Express Gen 3
Largest capacity available is 1 TB
Reliance on Host Memory Buffer slows down random file performance
Slow write speeds after the SLC cache fills
Outright Performance no upgrade over 970 SSDs
Limited to PCIe 3.0
Max capacity 1TB
Exact hardware required to meet optimum speeds
Not the fastest Gen3 drive out there
Once HBM cache is exhausted write performance takes a significant hit
Published: 2021-03-14, Author: Billy , review by: anandtech.com
The Samsung SSD 980 is their first DRAMless SSD for the retail market, and their first entry-level NVMe drive. The fact that Samsung is getting into this market segment at all is probably the most interesting thing about the SSD 980. It's a sign that Sams...
Published: 2021-03-12, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Shopping for an SSD means facing a sea of acronyms. The trickiest of them are jagged reefs sticking out of the water, shaped like circuit boards and ready to run your upgrade aground if you're not careful."SSD," standing for "solid-state drive," is the on...
Published: 2021-03-11, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Easy to install and format,Offers great performance and reliability,Great value
No cons for this little guy
For creatives looking for a second M.2 NVMe SSD to use for extra internal storage, you can't beat the Samsung NVMe SSD 980. Gamers can probably also benefit from this drive, but I did not test it in that capacity.*We use revenue-generating affiliate links...
Good sustained read/write performance, Very affordable
Reliance on Host Memory Buffer slows down random file performance
The Samsung 980 is affordable, but it's no barn-burning Samsung 980 Pro. The 980's reliance on system DRAM as its primary cache results in significantly slower random file performance. If your needs are simple this may not be an issue, but other drives do...
In my previous HMB-based SSD reviews, I already indicated that this technology works sound. A fraction of your system memory is used as opposed to adding an extra chip on the SSD. In that last regard that saves on the bill of materials used for any manufa...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Les , review by: thessdreview.com
We started this report off with a straight up view of where DRAM-less SSDs stand in the retail market today. Rarely would anyone recommend one publicly simply because of the hit on performance they demonstrated historically, or the sheer fact that one mig...
PCIe Gen 4 drives might be the fastest kid in town that everyone talks about, but they are pricey. Not everyone can afford a PCIe Gen4 SSD and that is where PCIe Gen 3 SSDs come in. They provide exceptional real-world performance at lucrative price points...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
The suggested pricing for Samsung SSD 980 series is competitive and commensurate with the drives' performance levels. Samsung's MSRP is $49.99 for the 250GB drive, $69.99 for the 500GB drive and $129.99 for the 1TB drive, which translates to about $0.20 -...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
Abstract: Remember when Samsung had the EVO and PRO designations for their consumer NVMe SSD lineups? Those seeking the highest overall performance could opt for the PRO model, and those looking for a blend of performance and price might choose the EVO drives. A bi...
If you aren't looking for the best of the best like Samsung's 980 Pro but still want solid performance for large files or graphics-heavy games at a more affordable price point, Samsung's 980 is worth your consideration...
