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XPG MARS 980 PRO

Brand:: XPG
Interface:: PCIe NVMe, M.2

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Manufacturer: XPG Last updated: 2026-09-15

XPG MARS 980 PRO Review

XPG MARS 980 PRO: PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, up to 14000 MB/s read.

The XPG MARS 980 PRO is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor with a DRAM cache and TLC NAND. It is rated at up to 14000 MB/s sequential read and 13000 MB/s sequential write.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

9.7/10

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

Identity

Brand	XPG
Model Number	XPG MARS 980 PRO
Series	MARS 980 PRO

Interface and form

Drive Type	Internal
Bus Interface	PCIe 5.0 x4
Form Factor	M.2 2280

Sequential performance

Sequential Read	14000 MB/s
Sequential Write	13000 MB/s

Controller and cache

Controller	SM2508
Controller Vendor	Silicon Motion
DRAM Cache	DRAM

NAND

NAND Type	TLC
NAND Layers	232

Physical and commercial

Warranty	5 Years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the XPG MARS 980 PRO?

The XPG MARS 980 PRO is an SSD from XPG. Key specs: Interface PCIe 5.0 NVMe, Form Factor M.2 2280, Sequential Read 14000 MB/s, Sequential Write 13000 MB/s, DRAM Cache Yes, NAND TLC.