Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD

The Samsung MZ-V8P2T0B/AM is a 2TB NVMe solid state drive built for systems that can take advantage of PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth. It offers fast boot times, immediate game loading, and smooth handling of large creative projects.

Sequential read speeds reach up to 7000 MB/s, while writes top out at 5100 MB/s. Samsung combines V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash, an in-house Elpsis controller, and a 2 GB DDR4 cache so the drive can maintain high performance even during long render queues or heavy multitasking sessions.

The M.2 2280 form factor allows a direct connection to compatible desktop motherboards and many high-performance laptops, eliminating the need for extra cables. The drive is also backward-compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems, making it a flexible upgrade for older builds.

Samsung adds a nickel-coated controller, a heat spreader label, and intelligent thermal management to keep temperatures in check when workloads stretch for hours. An MTBF rating of 1.5 million hours reinforces its reliability for everyday and professional use.

Built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption, together with TCG/Opal 2.0 and Microsoft eDrive support, secures sensitive data without slowing transfers. This makes the drive a practical choice for users who balance speed with privacy, from content creators to IT professionals.

Gamers who want quicker level loads, video editors working with 4K or higher footage, and laptop owners needing a high-capacity performance boost will all find the 980 PRO fits naturally into their workflow.

Highlights:

• Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read and 5100 MB/s sequential write speeds
• PCIe 4.0 x4 interface using NVMe 1.3 protocol
• M.2 2280 form factor for desktops and laptops
• Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash with in-house Elpsis controller
• 2 GB DDR4 SDRAM cache for sustained performance
• Thermal management that includes a nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption with TCG/Opal 2.0 and Microsoft eDrive support
• 1.5 million hours MTBF rating for long-term reliability