Samsung
Samsung 980 500GB
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 1000 GB up front.
30/100
1000 GB3100 MB/sPCIe 3.02600 MB/s300 TBWM.2
£202best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 980 500GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 3.0
PCIe generationPCIe 3.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read3100 MB/s
Sequential write2600 MB/s
Controller and NAND
ControllerSamsung
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Endurance300 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 3.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 980 500GB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
Samsung 980 500GBWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
| SamsungSamsung 980 500GBThis page | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 3100 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 2600 MB/s | 6300 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 300 TBW | 600 TBWBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 980 500GB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 980 500GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 30/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 980 500GB?
Its trim stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD?
The Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD scores 32/100 versus this one at 30/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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