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Rectangular silver 2.5 inch SATA SSD labelled PM883 3.84TB

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG PM883 3.84TB SATA 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-N5N5-GQ6R6

A 3.84 TB SATA 2.5-inch internal SSD delivering up to 550 MBps sequential read and 520 MBps sequential write with 98,000 random read and 28,000 random write IOPS

  • Total capacity3.84 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Random read (4K)Up to 98,000 IOPS
  • 84 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • Sequential read up to 550 MB/s speeds data access
  • Sequential write up to 520 MB/s accelerates file saves
  • Random read up to 98,000 IOPS handles heavy workloads
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF supports long-term reliability

3.84 TB SATA 2.5" SSD

The Samsung PM883 is a 3.84 TB internal solid-state drive built for the standard 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps interface. It suits desktops and laptops that need high-capacity, reliable storage without moving parts.

Thermals, noise and power draw

With no mechanical components the drive runs silently and produces minimal heat during typical workloads. Power consumption stays low because the SATA interface and QLC NAND architecture draw only the energy needed for each read or write operation.

Bundled accessories and software

The retail package MZ-7LH3T80 contains the drive only; no mounting bracket, cloning utility or management software is included. Users must supply their own installation hardware and any preferred migration tools.

How it compares

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

Price $306.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 89% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $79.95 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product linePM883
Total capacity3.84 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 98,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 28,000 IOPS
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How do I install the PM883 3.84TB drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the 2.5" drive in a bay or caddy, connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise the 3.84TB volume in the OS — skipping initialisation leaves the drive invisible.

What maintenance or replacement will the PM883 need over its life?

The QLC NAND has a 2,000,000-hour MTBF; no scheduled maintenance is required, but the drive should be replaced once SMART attributes report media wear or reallocated sectors.

What performance limit appears first during sustained writes on the PM883?

After the SLC cache fills, sequential write speed drops below the 520 MBps peak and random write IOPS fall under the 28,000 rating as the QLC media writes directly.

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