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Green rectangular M.2 2280 circuit board with silver controller and black NAND chips

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 980 M.2 2280 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 internal SSD MZ-V8V500B/AM

SKU CH-GYJS-HTNBJ MPN MZ-V8V500B/AM

M.2 2280 NVMe 1.4 drive with 500GB V-NAND MLC, sequential speeds up to 3100/2600 MB/s, 300TBW endurance and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory ComponentsV-NAND MLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

Options 500GB

  • Sequential read speeds reach 3100 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write speeds hit 2600 MB/s to accelerate large file transfers
  • Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 expands the TurboWrite region up to 5.5 times for sustained performance
  • AES 256-bit encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 protects data at rest
  • Host Memory Buffer uses system DRAM to overcome DRAMless controller limits

Capacity and audience

The Samsung 980 MZ-V8V500B/AM is a 500GB NVMe 1.4 solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses V-NAND MLC memory and the Pablo controller to deliver sequential reads up to 3100 MB/s and writes up to 2600 MB/s. The PCIe 3.0 x4 interface makes it a direct drop-in upgrade for any M.2 2280 slot.

Build, connectors and daily use

The single-sided M.2 2280 board carries a nickel-coated controller and a heat-spreader label, so it fits tight clearance slots without extra hardware. AES 256-bit full-disk encryption with TCG/Opal 2.0 and IEEE 1667 support secures data at rest. Host Memory Buffer technology uses system DRAM to compensate for the DRAMless design, and Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 expands the SLC cache region up to 5.5 times its base size.

Thermals, noise and power

Samsung's thermal-control algorithm manages controller and NAND temperatures automatically, throttling only when necessary to sustain performance during extended workloads. Idle power draw is rated at 45 mW, keeping laptop battery impact minimal. With no moving parts the drive runs silently, and the 300 TBW endurance rating plus 1.5 million-hour MTBF indicate a long service life under typical consumer write patterns.

Highlights

  • Sequential read speeds reach 3100 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write speeds hit 2600 MB/s to accelerate large file transfers
  • Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 expands the TurboWrite region up to 5.5 times for sustained performance
  • AES 256-bit encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 protects data at rest
  • Host Memory Buffer uses system DRAM to overcome DRAMless controller limits

Specifications

BrandSAMSUNG
Series980
ModelMZ-V8V500B/AM
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory ComponentsV-NAND MLC
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
ControllerPablo
EncryptionAES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3100 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 2600 MBps
4KB Random ReadQD1: 17,000 IOPS
QD32: 400,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteQD1: 54,000 IOPS
QD32: 470,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)300TB
MTBF1,500,000 hours
FeaturesSOLID PERFORMANCE
- Solid performance with Seq. Read/Write speeds up to 3,100/2,600 MB/s
- Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 maximize full potential performance with enlarged TurboWrite region up to 5.5 times
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) links DRAM in the host directly to the 980 to overcome performance restrain from DRAMless
- Full Power Mode through Magician 6.3 allows the 980 to run at peak level for nonstop for a consistent high performance
PROVEN RELIABILITY
- Uncompromising endurance with reliability up to 300TBW
- Thermal control solution provides 50% less heat vs. the 970 EVO
OPTIMIZE
Power Consumption (Idle)Max. 45 mW
Power Consumption (Active)4.3W
Max Shock Resistance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
Height2.38mm
Width22.15mm
Depth80.15mm
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size165 × 98 × 20 mm

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Questions about this item

What speeds does the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface cap at on this 500GB 980?

The drive reaches up to 3100 MB/s sequential read and 2600 MB/s sequential write over the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 link.

What slot and length does the M.2 2280 form factor require?

It fits a standard M.2 2280 key-M slot, which is 80 mm long and 22 mm wide.

How is the drive installed, and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle, press flat and secure with the motherboard screw; then enable Full Power Mode in Samsung Magician 6.3 to unlock sustained peak performance.

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