Samsung

Samsung 980 PRO

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Interface:: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Sequential Read:: Up to 7,000 MB/s
Capacity Options:: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB

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Manufacturer: Samsung Last updated: 2026-09-12

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Samsung 980 PRO Review

Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, the previous-generation flagship with 7,000 MB/s reads, Elpis controller, and an optional heatsink variant for PS5 upgrades.

Before the 990 PRO took over, this was Samsung's halo drive, and it still holds up. The Elpis controller pushes a full 7 GB/s over PCIe 4.0, and the heatsink-equipped version remains one of the more popular PS5 storage expansion picks. Prices have settled well below flagship territory, making it an easy recommendation for anyone who doesn't need the absolute latest silicon.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Samsung 990 PRO, the 980 PRO gives up a little peak throughput and runs a bit warmer under sustained load, but often costs noticeably less for the same capacity, a fair trade for most desktop and PS5 users. Compared with the WD Black SN850X, the two trade blows on real-world gaming load times; the 980 PRO edges ahead on write endurance while the SN850X tends to stay cooler without a heatsink.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Still a superb PCIe 4.0 flagship at a discount, though the 990 PRO has taken over as Samsung's top performer.

Best for

PS5 storage upgrades (heatsink model)
High-end gaming desktops
Content creators needing sustained write speed

Not for

Budget-conscious builds
PCIe 3.0-only systems
Buyers who need PCIe 5.0 speeds

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

8.4/10

How fast this drive is among internal SSDs, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type.

Identity

Brand	Samsung
Model Number	980 PRO
Series	980 PRO

Interface and form

Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential performance

Sequential Read	7000 MB/s
Sequential Write	5100 MB/s

NAND

NAND Type	Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache

Power and thermals

Heatsink	Available (980 PRO w/ Heatsink variant)

Physical and commercial

Warranty	5 Years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Samsung 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/5,100 MB/s Write/Previous-Gen Flagship)?

Key specs for the Samsung 980 PRO: Sequential Read 7000 MB/s, Sequential Write 5100 MB/s, Capacity Options 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, Interface PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe, NAND Type Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache, Heatsink Option Available (980 PRO w/ Heatsink variant).

Who is the Samsung 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/5,100 MB/s Write/Previous-Gen Flagship) best suited to?

Best suited to: PS5 storage upgrades (heatsink model); High-end gaming desktops; Content creators needing sustained write speed.

What are the drawbacks of the Samsung 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/5,100 MB/s Write/Previous-Gen Flagship)?

Not the best fit for: Budget-conscious builds; PCIe 3.0-only systems; Buyers who need PCIe 5.0 speeds.