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ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade

Brand:
ADATA
Capacity:
2 TB
Interface:
PCIe 5.0 x4
NAND Type:
TLC
Controller:
SM2508

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Manufacturer: ADATA Last updated: 2026-09-15

ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade Review

The ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade is a current-generation PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD built on Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller with Micron 232-layer TLC NAND.

It carries a full 2GB of DRAM cache at the 2TB capacity, putting it in the same performance class as other flagship SM2508 drives launched around mid-2025.

Specifications

Identity

BrandADATA
Model NumberADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade
SeriesXPG Mars 980 Blade
Release Year2025

Interface and form

Drive TypeInternal
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4, M.2 2280
Form FactorM.2 2280

Capacity

Capacity2000 GB

Controller and cache

ControllerSM2508
DRAM Cache2048 MB (2 TB model)

NAND

NAND TypeTLC
NAND VendorMicron 232-layer TLC
Capacity Options2 TB
Data SourceSSD controller/NAND reference database

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade?

The ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade is a component from ADATA. Key specs: Capacity Options 2 TB, Interface PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2 2280, Type Internal, NAND Type TLC, NAND Supplier Micron 232-layer TLC.

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