SeekerSamsung 980 SSD
Samsung's SSD 980 M.2 drive provides a stellar mid-tier option for new or returning fans of the company's SSDs, squeaking the most performance possible out of PCI Express 3.0 in 2021.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
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- UPGRADE TO IMPRESSIVE NVMe SPEED Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for outstanding SSD performance.date transfer rate:3500.0 megabits_per_second
- PACKED WITH SPEED 980 delivers value. 3,500MB/s Seq. reads, 3,000MB/s Seq. writes
- KEEP MOVING WITH FULL POWER MODE Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance
- BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN With up to 600 TBW and the 980's optimized endurance comes with reliability. AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
PROS
+ 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
CONS
- Still capped at PCI Express 3.0's natural ceiling
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 09, 2021
Samsung's SSD 980 M.2 drive provides a stellar mid-tier option for new or returning fans of the company's SSDs, squeaking the most performance possible out of PCI Express 3.0 in 2021.
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By Tom's Hardware on May 10, 2021
Samsung’s 500GB 980 is a very fast DRAM-less M.2 NVMe SSD that runs both cool and efficiently. For those penny pinchers on the hunt for a solid PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD, Samsung’s 980 is a good choice.
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By TechRadar on March 31, 2021
The Samsung 980 is a far cry from the 980 Pro. Though that’s to be expected, since it’s a PCIe 3.0 model, it doesn’t do as great a job leading the pack as past Samsung SSDs have done. It’s a strong drive, but just edged out by the competition at pretty much every angle.
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