Samsung MZ-V8V1T0B/AM 980 Series 1TB Solid State Drive Review

M.2 2280 Form Factor with PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
This Samsung MZ-V8V1T0B/AM 980 Series M.2 2280 NVMe 1TB SSD is built with 3-bit MLC V-NAND flash technology and Pablo controller. The Internal SSD from Samsung offers an M.2 2280 form factor and a PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 interface to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3000 MB/s.
Users will also have access to encryption via AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, and MS eDrive, while a TBW (Total Bytes Written) rating of 600TB helps ensure a long operational life. This MZ-V8V1T0B/AM SSD also features a smart thermal solution to effectively manage heat, as well as a nickel coating and a heat spreader.
Additionally, thanks to Full Power Mode, which is enabled through Samsung’s Magician software, the 980 can run with no latency, so you can easily switch between interfacing with large, intensive work files or graphics-heavy games.
Upgrade to Impressive NVMe Speeds
Harness your system’s potential with the 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for SSD performance and it’s all backed by an NVMe 1.4 interface and PCIe 3.0 x4 technology.
Packed with Speed
Satisfy your need for speed with PCIe 3.0 x4 using HMB technology and an NVMe 1.4 interface for high efficiency. The 980 delivers value, with sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3000 MB/s.
Keep Moving with Full Power Mode
Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance. Enable Full Power Mode through Samsung Magician software to keep your SSD in active mode with no latency, so you can instantly jump back into large, intensive work files or graphics-heavy games.
MZ-V8V1T0B/AM Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Product Type | Internal Solid State Drive |
Part Number | MZ-V8V1T0B/AM |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
Item Series | 980 |
Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Memory Technology | Triple Level Cell (TLC) |
Random Read IOPS | 500000 |
Random Write IOPS | 480000 |
MZ-V8V1T0B/AM Key Features:
- Pablo Controller Card
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- AES 256-Bit Encryption
- PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Samsung V-NAND 3-Bit MLC NAND
- TCG/Opal 2.0, MS eDrive Encryption
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