SAMSUNG 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD – 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | MZ-V8V250BW, MZ-V8V500BW, MZ-V8V1T0BW

Upgrade to Breathtaking NVMe Speed

The Samsung 980 harnesses the speed advantages of PCIe 3.0 through a PCIe 3.0 x4 connection and NVMe 1.4. It provides a substantial responsiveness upgrade over conventional SATA storage, helping reduce operating-system startup times, accelerate application loading and improve access to games and large project files.

Performance depends on the selected capacity. The 250GB model reaches up to 2,900/1,300MB/s sequential read/write, the 500GB model reaches up to 3,100/2,600MB/s, and the 1TB model reaches up to 3,500/3,000MB/s. Actual performance varies with firmware, host hardware, system configuration and workload.

Efficient DRAM-less Design with HMB

Instead of using dedicated onboard DRAM, the 980 employs Host Memory Buffer technology, allowing the SSD to use a portion of the host system’s memory for read/write caching and buffering. This approach delivers strong NVMe performance and efficient everyday operation while maintaining excellent value.

Samsung Intelligent TurboWrite further accelerates supported write workloads within its designated transfer range. Random performance scales by capacity, with the 1TB model reaching up to 500,000 read IOPS and 480,000 write IOPS at 4KB QD32.

Keep Moving with Full Power Mode

Full Power Mode, available through Samsung Magician, keeps the SSD in active mode for consistent responsiveness during intensive work. Whether you are handling large files, playing graphics-heavy games or multitasking through everyday applications, the drive is ready to respond without returning from a lower-power state.

Built for the Long Run

Samsung’s in-house controller, V-NAND and firmware provide tightly integrated performance and reliability. Endurance is rated at 150TBW for the 250GB model, 300TBW for 500GB and 600TBW for 1TB. Every version carries a 1.5-million-hour MTBF rating.

Reliable Thermal Control

A nickel coating helps manage heat around the controller, while a heat-spreader label supports thermal control of the NAND chips. Samsung’s thermal-control algorithm and Dynamic Thermal Guard help maintain appropriate temperatures, reducing the likelihood of performance fluctuations during sustained use.

Compact and Easy to Manage

The M.2 2280 module measures just 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38mm and weighs 8g. It installs directly into a compatible M.2 NVMe slot without separate power or data cables, making it suitable for supported desktop and laptop upgrades.

Samsung Magician provides intuitive tools for monitoring drive health, optimising performance, protecting data and installing firmware updates. Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, TCG/Opal and IEEE 1667 support add further data-security capability.

Perfect For

• Desktop and laptop upgrades with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
• Everyday computing, gaming and responsive application loading
• Users seeking faster storage than a conventional SATA SSD
• Creative workflows involving graphics, project files and large media assets
• Value-focused builds that benefit from DRAM-less HMB technology
• Users choosing between a compact 250GB system drive, 500GB general-purpose storage or a 1TB game and application library

A smart NVMe upgrade for work and play — the Samsung 980 combines responsive PCIe 3.0 performance, efficient HMB technology and proven Samsung thermal and drive-management features.

• 1 x Samsung 980 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD in the selected 250GB, 500GB or 1TB capacity
• Samsung warranty statement
• Access to Samsung Magician SSD management software