Packed with speed
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 moving with Full Power Mode
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.
Built for the long run
Keep your files safe with an SSD that's in it for the long haul. With up to 600 TBW, 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.
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, 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.
Samsung Magician software
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.
World's No. 1* Flash Memory
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.
Feature
Application: Client PCs
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)
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
Sequential Write: Up to 1,300 MB/s
Random Read: (4KB, QD32)Up to 230,000 IOPS
Random Write: (4KB, QD32)Up to 320,000 IOPS
Random Read: (4KB, QD1)Up to 17,000 IOPS
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
Shock: 1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
Management SW: Magician Software for SSD management