Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Samsung M.2 980 Series NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung M.2 980 Series NVMe PCIe.
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Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
The suggested pricing for Samsung SSD 980 series is competitive and commensurate with the drives' performance levels. Samsung's MSRP is $49.99 for the 250GB drive, $69.99 for the 500GB drive and $129.99 for the 1TB drive, which translates to about $0.20 -...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
Abstract: Remember when Samsung had the EVO and PRO designations for their consumer NVMe SSD lineups? Those seeking the highest overall performance could opt for the PRO model, and those looking for a blend of performance and price might choose the EVO drives. A bi...
If you aren't looking for the best of the best like Samsung's 980 Pro but still want solid performance for large files or graphics-heavy games at a more affordable price point, Samsung's 980 is worth your consideration...
Outright Performance no upgrade over 970 SSDs, Limited to PCIe 3.0, Max capacity 1TB
Source: Windows CentralThe Samsung 980 is an excellent package all-round. It's well priced, bound to be as reliable as a wood-burning stove and even without DRAM in its design, performance is first-rate and doesn't suffer as a result.If you're using a 970...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Chris , review by: pcmag.com
Edges out the Intel SSD 670p in 4K random reads, Competitive pricing for its performance class, Field-leading SSD software suite, Good durability rating for MLC, Five-year warranty
Still capped at PCI Express 3,0's natural ceiling
Samsung's SSD 980 M.2 drive provides a stellar mid-tier option for new or returning fans of the company's SSDs, squeaking the most performance possible out of PCI Express 3.0 in 2021...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Chris , review by: pcmag.com
Edges out the Intel SSD 670p in 4K random reads, Competitive pricing for its performance class, Field-leading SSD software suite, Good durability rating for MLC, Five-year warranty
Still capped at PCI Express 3,0's natural ceiling
Samsung's SSD 980 M.2 drive provides a stellar mid-tier option for new or returning fans of the company's SSDs, squeaking the most performance possible out of PCI Express 3.0 in 2021...
Published: 2021-03-31, Author: Mark , review by: techradar.com
Competitive price, Highly capable, Black PCB
Not the fastest, Not the cheapest, Not the biggest
The Samsung 980 is a far cry from the 980 Pro. Though that's to be expected, since it's a PCIe 3.0 model, it doesn't do as great a job leading the pack as past Samsung SSDs have done. It's a strong drive, but just edged out by the competition at pretty mu...
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It seems to have taken an eternity but Samsung has finally launched the successor to the venerable SSD 970 EVO in the shape of the SSD 980.The new drive is the company's first DRAMless design. Instead of using a DRAM chip, the drive relies on Host Memory...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Ben , review by: eteknix.com
Given similar performing drives are ever so slightly cheaper, it is hard to recommend this on a price scale. However, being a Samsung drive you do have that added bit of security so if you can find one at a good price, don't hesitate too much. Don't forge...
Published: 2021-03-10, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: The Samsung 980 NVMe SSD may share a naming convention with its cousin, the 980 Pro, but the company may cause some confusion by associating the two. The mighty Samsung 980 Pro is the fastest end-user NVMe SSD we've ever tested under just about any kind o...
