Samsung
Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB SSD NVMe M.2
Best high-speed storage for demanding gamers and creative professionals.
Experience blazing-fast performance with the Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB SSD NVMe M.2. This drive utilizes the PCIe 4.0 interface to deliver next-generation speed, reaching up to 7,000MB/s read and 5,000MB/s write speeds. It is engineered for demanding tasks like heavy computing, high-resolution graphics, and PC gaming. For console users, it is compatible with the Playstation® 5, provided a heatsink is installed. Samsung backs this high-performance storage with a 100-day, risk-free trial.
$89.97
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
36
/ 4074
#36 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Capacity
1
/ TB
Who it's for
- Gamers and creative professionals needing rapid file transfers
- Power users prioritizing long-term data storage reliability
- Tech enthusiasts wanting easy drive maintenance and optimization
Who should skip it
- Users with compact builds lacking proper thermal cooling solutions
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the best value per gigabyte
- Owners of older motherboards limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Blistering 7,000MB/s throughput handles massive file transfers with ease.
Gaming Load Times
Drastically reduces wait times for high-fidelity, open-world gaming environments.
System Responsiveness
Snappy boot times and instant application launching transform daily computing.
Thermal Management
Requires an aftermarket heatsink to maintain peak performance under heavy loads.
Console Compatibility
Fully optimized for PlayStation 5 storage expansion with proper cooling hardware.
Write Endurance
Reliable architecture designed to withstand intensive creative and professional workloads.
Key Specs
Capacity
1 TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Form Factor
M.2
Read Speed (Max)
7,000MB/s
Write Speed (Max)
5,000MB/s
Model Number
MZ-V8P1T0B/AM
Console Compatibility
Playstation® 5 (requires heatsink)
Features
- Genuine PCIe 4.0 NVMe speed
- Next-generation speed for faster loading
- Ideal for heavy computing and gaming
- Improves overall system responsiveness
- Compatible with Playstation® 5 (with heatsink)
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB NVMe SSD for its exceptional speed and reliability, establishing a new standard for PCIe 4.0 storage. The core praise centers on the dramatic reduction in loading times for intensive gaming and significantly faster professional workflows, like video editing. Users immediately notice superior system responsiveness compared to older drives. Samsung's established quality provides high confidence in the drive's longevity. While priced at a premium, most consumers agree the performance justifies the investment for modern high-end builds. A minor consideration is the need for proper cooling during sustained heavy use. Overall, this SSD is viewed as a top-tier, dependable upgrade.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is compatible with the PlayStation 5. However, because the console requires efficient thermal management, you must install a third-party heatsink on the drive before inserting it into the system.
The PCIe 4.0 interface allows for significantly faster data transfer compared to older generations. You can expect read speeds up to 7,000MB/s and write speeds up to 5,000MB/s, which drastically reduces load times for games and large files.
Yes, the M.2 form factor is designed for modern laptops and desktops. Just ensure your device has an available M.2 slot that supports the PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface to take full advantage of the drive's speed.
While the drive works immediately upon installation, Samsung offers their Magician software. It is a helpful tool for monitoring drive health, checking performance, and installing firmware updates to keep the SSD running optimally.
Yes, this drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots. However, your speeds will be limited to the maximum bandwidth of the PCIe 3.0 interface, so you will not reach the full 7,000MB/s read speed.
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