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: 2021-03-14, Author: Billy , review by: anandtech.com
The Samsung SSD 980 is their first DRAMless SSD for the retail market, and their first entry-level NVMe drive. The fact that Samsung is getting into this market segment at all is probably the most interesting thing about the SSD 980. It's a sign that Sams...
Published: 2021-03-12, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Shopping for an SSD means facing a sea of acronyms. The trickiest of them are jagged reefs sticking out of the water, shaped like circuit boards and ready to run your upgrade aground if you're not careful."SSD," standing for "solid-state drive," is the on...
Published: 2021-03-11, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Easy to install and format,Offers great performance and reliability,Great value
No cons for this little guy
For creatives looking for a second M.2 NVMe SSD to use for extra internal storage, you can't beat the Samsung NVMe SSD 980. Gamers can probably also benefit from this drive, but I did not test it in that capacity.*We use revenue-generating affiliate links...
Good sustained read/write performance, Very affordable
Reliance on Host Memory Buffer slows down random file performance
The Samsung 980 is affordable, but it's no barn-burning Samsung 980 Pro. The 980's reliance on system DRAM as its primary cache results in significantly slower random file performance. If your needs are simple this may not be an issue, but other drives do...
In my previous HMB-based SSD reviews, I already indicated that this technology works sound. A fraction of your system memory is used as opposed to adding an extra chip on the SSD. In that last regard that saves on the bill of materials used for any manufa...
Published: 2021-03-09, Author: Les , review by: thessdreview.com
We started this report off with a straight up view of where DRAM-less SSDs stand in the retail market today. Rarely would anyone recommend one publicly simply because of the hit on performance they demonstrated historically, or the sheer fact that one mig...
PCIe Gen 4 drives might be the fastest kid in town that everyone talks about, but they are pricey. Not everyone can afford a PCIe Gen4 SSD and that is where PCIe Gen 3 SSDs come in. They provide exceptional real-world performance at lucrative price points...
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...
