Samsung
Samsung 980 PRO 2TB
The Samsung 980 PRO 2TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
38/100
2000 GB7000 MB/sPCIe 4.05100 MB/s1200 TBWM.2 2280
£250best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average sequential write
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 980 PRO 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 4.0
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7000 MB/s
Sequential write5100 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1200 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 2TB vs Crucial Crucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
Samsung 980 PRO 2TBCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
| SamsungSamsung 980 PRO 2TBThis page | CrucialCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38 /100 | 38 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7000 MB/s | 12400 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 5100 MB/s | 11800 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 980 PRO 2TB 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 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 980 PRO 2TB?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Lexar NM790 1TB?
The Lexar NM790 1TB scores 39/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
