Samsung
Samsung 980 PRO
The Samsung 980 PRO lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 1000 GB.
35/100
1000 GB7000 MB/sNVMe5000 MB/s600 TBWM.2
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 980 PRO wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7000 MB/s
Sequential write5000 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance600 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 980 PRO vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
Samsung 980 PROSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| SamsungSamsung 980 PROThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 7000 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 5000 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 600 TBW | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 980 PRO 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 980 PRO worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 980 PRO?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Lexar NM790 2TB?
The Lexar NM790 2TB scores 36/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
