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Small green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 980 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-EDT5-GCM1M

A 500 GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive reaching 3100 MBps read and 2600 MBps write with 300 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,100 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast boot and load times with sequential reads up to 3100 MBps
  • Responsive multitasking from 470,000 IOPS random write at QD32
  • Data protected by AES 256-bit hardware encryption
  • Low 45 mW idle draw extends laptop battery life
  • Proven 1,500,000-hour MTBF and 300 TBW endurance

Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 980 500GB is an internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 link with NVMe 1.4. The drive stores data on V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory managed by a Pablo controller.

500GB capacity for everyday workloads

This capacity suits operating systems, applications and active project files. Users who need space for large media libraries or extensive game collections should consider a higher-capacity drive. The 300 TBW endurance rating and 1.5 million hour MTBF support typical daily write cycles.

PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface decides compatibility

The drive requires an M.2 slot wired for PCI-Express 3.0 x4 to deliver sequential reads up to 3100 MBps and writes up to 2600 MBps. Slots limited to fewer lanes or older protocols will reduce throughput. AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal support are included for data security.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $264.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,100 MB/s
Higher than about 56% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $529.98 per TB
Pricier than about 88% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line980
Model nameMZ-V8V500BW
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,100 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD1: 17,000 IOPS
QD32: 400,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD1: 54,000 IOPS
QD32: 470,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller chipPablo
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw45 mW
Active power drawAverage: 4.3 W
Maximum: 5.9 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8g
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 980 500GB is running at its rated 3100 MBps read speed after installation?

Use Samsung Magician or CrystalDiskMark to run a sequential read test; the drive should reach up to 3100 MBps on a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot with NVMe 1.4 enabled.

What comes with the MZ-V8V500BW and what must I supply myself?

The package contains the 500GB M.2 2280 drive only; you need a compatible M.2 slot, motherboard standoff screw and, if your board lacks integrated cooling, an aftermarket heatsink.

Which capacity of the 980 series should I choose for a 300 TBW endurance rating?

The 500GB model provides the 300 TBW rating; other capacities in the 980 line have different endurance figures, so select 500GB when that write endurance is required.

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