Samsung980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 Gaming M.2 Internal Solid State Drive Memory Card, Maximum Speed, Thermal Control MZ-V8P2T0B/AM

After upgrading my laptop with the Samsung 980 Pro SSD NVMe, I can confidently say this might be the single best upgrade I've ever made to any computer I've owned.From the moment I installed this sleek piece of technology, the difference was jaw-dropping. My laptop now boots in seconds - I barely have time to take a sip of coffee before I'm staring at my desktop. Applications that used to lumber along now spring to life instantly. Even massive photo editing projects and video renders that once had me walking away from my computer now complete in a fraction of the time.The 980 Pro's PCIe 4.0 interface delivers blistering speeds that you can actually feel in everyday use. Sequential read speeds are phenomenal, making file transfers feel almost instantaneous.What impressed me beyond the raw speed is the reliability. After several months of heavy daily use, performance remains consistent with zero hiccups. The drive runs cool even during intensive tasks, which gives me confidence in its longevity.Installation was straightforward, though if you're new to upgrading storage, you might want to watch a quick tutorial. The slim form factor fit perfectly in my laptop without any clearance issues.Yes, you might pay a premium compared to budget NVMe options, but the performance-to-price ratio is absolutely justified. This isn't just marginally better than previous generation SSDs - it's a transformative upgrade that makes your entire computing experience more enjoyable.If you spend significant time on your laptop and find yourself waiting for programs to load or files to transfer, do yourself a favor and invest in the Samsung 980 Pro. Your future self will thank you every single day.

The SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 1TB is a fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to boost their system’s performance. With PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen 4 technology, it delivers exceptional speeds that make games load faster, apps run smoother, and files transfer almost instantly. Whether you're gaming, editing, or working with large files, this SSD handles everything effortlessly.Installation was straightforward, and the thermal control feature is a huge plus, keeping the drive cool even under heavy usage. The 1TB capacity is more than enough for storing games and important files, while still leaving plenty of room for more.Overall, the SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD offers top-notch performance at an excellent value. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their system to the next level!

Samsung is top notch, it’s all I’ve ever used for my m.2’s and never had any problems. Read speed is up there with the best. All in all solid.

Satisfecho con el envio y la calidad del producto.

Got this for my boyfriend's PS5. Works well, holds a lot, and was easy to install.

I had an issue with the first unit not arriving, but the seller quickly made it right and sent me a second one at no extra cost—huge respect for that kind of customer service!Now, about the product itself—this thing is amazing. I used it to expand my PlayStation 5 storage, and it works flawlessly. Installation was quick and easy, and now I have way more space for my games without sacrificing performance. Load times are just as fast, and everything runs super smooth.If you're running out of space on your PS5 like I was, this is 100% worth the investment. Great product, great support—couldn’t ask for more!

I was surprised to read some of the reviews on this ... Samsung is normally solid as a rock. I've used it routinely for my PC's, I didn't even think twice about it. When I went to write this review - that's when I saw others with negative reviews about it.I read about the firmware failures. I'm not sure what years those were made... because I just did a review on every 970/980 SSD I own... none of them had bad firmware on it. If you're using something like "Driver Easy" or whatnot to ensure you're always running the latest drivers on the PC - it's not an issue I think. It wasn't for me. Every drive was already running the latest firmware and I've been buying 970 and 980 drives since 2019.In my experience, the NVME drives from Samsung are solid as a rock and perform flawlessly. That's been the case with this one for my PS5. I put it in this past weekend and it fired up without issue. I didn't even look at the year or place of origin for manufacture. It just struck me like every other 980 drive I've ever purchased except this one has a nice little aluminum/zinc heat sink on it that is Samsung branded (more on the heat sink in a minute - I'm not sure exactly what it does.)It went in without a hiccup. Granted - you have to know what you're doing - but if you've built a PC before or have any kind of clue, this won't be hard. Pop a side off, get out a screwdriver for PC builds, pop the expansion slot open, slot it, put it down again (there is a screw and a spacer in the PS5 already but you will need to move the post from the five to the three inch marker), and then close her up. Truly easy... takes like 10 minutes if you have a clue.The heatsink is low form factor/profile - so it fits like a glove. It's not entirely clear to me how or why the heatsink is necessary. There's no circulation in the little bay that the chip sits in - so it's not clear to me how heat is being dissipated. Moreover, you don't put any kind of thermal paste on anything, nor use a heat transfer foam liner like you will on some installs where there is a metal casing (like on a GPU).That said - everyone makes a BFD about having a heat sink because God forbid you don't have one - the PS5 will explode or something... doubtful... but ok. So anyways... it slots right in, and you close up the lid on it, and it's sitting in there happy as a clam. I honestly don't know what the heat sink does. My SSD's on my PC don't have a heatsink and they rarely go above 45C or so... given the throttling happens at 80 degrees... I'd think you'd see case deformation on that PS5 case before you'd see your SSD smoking fire inside the little sealed area. And again, with that heat sink on - but no vent - not sure to me where the hell the heat is going other than into the sink which I suspect you're just relying on the laws of thermodynamics to keep the chip at like 50-60 degrees C... because there is no venting.I fired mine up with zero difficulties after install.In terms of performance - there is no measurable performance between the NVME and the onboard memory on the console - which I suspect is probably also a Samsung NVME card. Speed and transfer seem comparable to onboard... and I even sent files back and forth between the SSD and the console memory... no hiccups.In short - 179 bucks for 2TB. Buy it. 10 minutes after opening the package... you'll have triple the memory you have on your machine right now.I mean it's a no-brainer...

Works as advertised, box was open upon receipt which was concerning installed as boot drive and works so far.