Upgrade your PC, laptop, or workstation with proven NVMe speed. The Samsung 980 1TB delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s — over 6× faster than SATA SSDs — built on Samsung's in-house V-NAND, Pablo controller, and intelligent thermal control. M.2 2280 form factor drops into virtually any modern motherboard or laptop slot. Backed by Samsung's 5-year limited warranty and 600 TBW endurance rating.

Key Features

• Up to 3,500 MB/s Sequential Read — over 6× faster than SATA SSDs for snappy boot times, fast file transfers, and instant app loads
• Up to 3,000 MB/s Sequential Write — Intelligent TurboWrite handles large file writes (4K video, game installs, dataset moves) without bottlenecks
• PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface — universal compatibility with every M.2 NVMe slot from 2018 onward; no need for the latest motherboard
• 1TB Capacity — enough for your OS, productivity suite, dev environment, and a healthy game library or media collection
• HMB Technology with Samsung Pablo Controller — leverages system RAM as cache for high efficiency without onboard DRAM cost
• AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption — TCG/Opal 2.0 and Microsoft eDrive support for secure business and government deployments
• Smart Thermal Control — nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label keep performance steady during sustained workloads
• Samsung Magician Software — Full Power Mode, firmware updates, drive health monitoring, and secure erase
• 5-Year Limited Warranty / 600 TBW Endurance — Samsung-backed reliability for the long haul

Who This Drive Is For

The Samsung 980 hits the value-performance sweet spot for the upgrader who needs real NVMe speed without paying Gen4 prices. Ideal for: laptop SSD upgrades, secondary storage in gaming PCs, workstation OS drives, NAS cache drives, and small-business workstations. If your motherboard is PCIe 3.0 (or you have a Gen4 slot but don't need Gen4 throughput), the 980 delivers Samsung-grade reliability at a smarter price than the 980 PRO.

980 vs 980 PRO — Which One Do I Need?

If your workflow is general productivity, business, or value-oriented gaming, the 980 is the smart buy. If you're building a high-end Gen4 system and chasing maximum throughput, step up to the 980 PRO.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

Drops into any system with a free M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4 (backward compatible). Verified for: modern desktop motherboards (Intel 8th-gen+, AMD Ryzen), business laptops (Dell Latitude, ThinkPad, EliteBook), gaming laptops, mini-PCs, and NAS systems with M.2 cache slots. Not compatible with M.2 SATA-only slots — confirm your slot supports NVMe before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the 980 or the 980 PRO?
This is the Samsung 980 (PCIe 3.0). It's a different product than the 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0). The 980 is the right choice if you want Samsung quality and NVMe speed without paying Gen4 prices. See the comparison table above.

Will this work in my Gen4 motherboard?
Yes. PCIe 4.0 slots are backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 drives. The drive will run at its rated 3.0 speeds.

Does it come with a heatsink?
No. The 980 has a built-in heat spreader label that handles thermal management for typical workloads. If you're installing in a Gen4 motherboard slot that has its own heatsink, that works too. For sustained heavy writes, an aftermarket heatsink is optional but rarely necessary on a Gen3 drive.

Is it bootable for my OS?
Yes. Boot from this drive with any modern OS (Windows 10/11, Linux, macOS via OpenCore). Samsung Magician software helps with secure erase, drive health, and firmware updates.

What's the difference between 600 TBW and the 5-year warranty?
Whichever comes first. 600 TBW means you can write 600 terabytes total over the drive's life — for context, that's writing 328 GB per day for 5 years straight. Most users never hit this limit.

Is this a retail boxed version or OEM tray?
This SKU ships from authorized US distribution in standard retail packaging. New, factory-sealed, full Samsung manufacturer warranty.

Do you offer volume pricing for IT departments or system builders?
Yes. Orders of 5+ units qualify for tiered B2B pricing with Net-30 terms for approved businesses. Government, education, and TAA-compliant procurement supported. Contact our sales team for a custom quote.

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