Samsung 980 Pro

500 GB, M.2 2280
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Product details

The Samsung 980 PRO is a high-performance M.2 NVMe SSD with a storage capacity of 500 GB, designed for high speeds and reliability. It utilizes the PCIe 4.0 interface and offers impressive read and write speeds of up to 6900 MB/s and 5000 MB/s, respectively. This SSD is ideal for gaming and demanding applications, as it enables short loading times and smooth gameplay. The 980 PRO is equipped with advanced V-NAND MLC technology and supports features such as TRIM, Auto Garbage Collection, and TurboWrite to optimize performance and extend the lifespan of the storage. Additionally, it provides internal hardware encryption with 256-bit AES to ensure the security of stored data. With a compact M.2 2280 form factor, the 980 PRO is easy to install and suitable for a variety of devices, including PCs and consoles.

  • Maximum read speed of 6900 MB/s and write speed of 5000 MB/s
  • Supports NVMe 1.3c protocol for enhanced performance
  • Integrated 256-bit AES hardware encryption for data security
  • Optimized energy efficiency with a consumption of only 5.9 watts during operation
  • TRIM support and Auto Garbage Collection for long-term performance stability.

Key specifications

SSD type
M.2 SSD
Interface
PCIe 4.0
Protocol
NVMe
Write transfer speed
5000 MB/s
Read transfer speed
6900 MB/s
Max. random 4K read
800000 IOPS
Max. random 4K write
1000000 IOPS
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
13834367

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
SSD
Manufacturer no.
MZ-V8P500BW
Release date
1.9.2020
Sales rank in Category SSD
281 of 4428
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Data storage properties

SSD type
M.2 SSD
Form factor
M.2 2280
Storage capacity
500 GB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
Protocol
NVMe
Read transfer speed
6900 MB/s
Write transfer speed
5000 MB/s
Memory type (NAND)
MLC
Max. random 4K read
800000 IOPS
Max. random 4K write
1000000 IOPS
Max. TBW
300 TB
Storage Cooling
without heatsink
SSD Features
AES encryption, SMART Support, TCG Opal

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.04 W
Power consumption
5.90 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Samsung Magician Software

Product dimensions

Length
8.02 cm
Width
2.21 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Weight
9 g

Package dimensions

Length
14.60 cm
Width
9.70 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Weight
83 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    0.3 %
  • 2.HP
    0.4 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0.4 %
  • 4.Innovation IT
    0.5 %
  • 4.Intel
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.SanDisk
    2 days
  • 16.Synology
    3 days
  • 16.WD
    3 days
  • 18.Samsung
    4 days
  • 18.Seagate
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «SSD» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.PNY
    1.5 %
  • 8.MSI
    1.6 %
  • 8.Samsung
    1.6 %
  • 10.Intenso
    1.8 %
  • 10.Kingston
    1.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus