2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW
A 2 TB NVMe SSD rated up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, with TLC V-NAND and a 1,200 TB write rating. It has no factory heatsink.
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Manufacturer specifications2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW
A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD rated up to 7,000 MB/s read and 5,100 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND, 2 GB LPDDR4 cache and a 1,200 TB write rating. It has no factory heatsink.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCompare the exact DRAM capacity and cache configuration. Onboard DRAM is a separate specification from a write buffer; neither is a measured performance or reliability rating.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCompare the exact capacity and cache state. After-buffer claims differ from cached peaks; workload, free space, host and test method affect results. A write buffer is not onboard DRAM or a guarantee of sustained application speed.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNamed Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ.
Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
27 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | Samsung 980 PRO |
|---|---|---|
Capacity SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
SSD / HDD SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | SSD | SSD |
Interface and versionDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe |
Form factor SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensions SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm |
Earlier PCIe supportDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | PCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4 | PCIe Gen 3 |
Thermal designDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | Nickel-coated controller | Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard |
Factory heatsink SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · This bare module has no factory heatsink. A thermal label is not an enclosure. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | No | No |
Maximum drive weight SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | 9 g | 9 g |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Up to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6300 MB/s cached sequential write | Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 7250 MB/s | 7000 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 6300 MB/s | 5100 MB/s |
Rated random read SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 1000000 IOPS | 1000000 IOPS |
Rated random writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 1350000 IOPS | 1000000 IOPS |
Rated random read, QD1 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | 22000 IOPS |
Rated random write, QD1 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | 60000 IOPS |
Rated performance on PCIe 3.0 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Not provided | Up to 3500/3470 MB/s sequential read/write; 680000/630000 IOPS random read/write |
NAND type SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell | Samsung V-NAND TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
Cache arrangementDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) | 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM |
Controller SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Named Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Samsung in-house controller | Samsung Elpis |
DRAM cache present SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | Yes |
DRAM cache capacity SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | 2 GB |
Write-buffer technologyDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 | Intelligent TurboWrite |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warrantySamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply | 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply |
Limited warranty time SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warrantySamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 5 years | 5 years |
Warranty write threshold SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warrantySamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit | 1200 TB | 1200 TB |
Manufacturer application scope SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Client PCs | Client PCs |
Manufacturer MTBF rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 1,500,000 hours | 1,500,000 hours |
Hardware encryption support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 |
TRIM support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
S.M.A.R.T. support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
Garbage collection SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Yes | Yes |
Drive management software SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | Samsung Magician | Samsung Magician |
Installation kit included SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | No | No |
World Wide Name support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | No | No |
Device sleep support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | Yes | Yes |
Included cloning software SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | Samsung Magician data migration | Not provided |
Published power conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 4.6 W active read; 4.2 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep | 6.1 W active read; 5.6 W active write; 35 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep |
Operating temperature SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 0–70 °C is the S.M.A.R.T. operating temperature with airflow recommended, not an independent cooling measurement. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Storage temperature SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range −40–85 °C, distinct from 0–70 °C operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | −40–85 °C | −40–85 °C |
Humidity range SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 5–95% | 5–95% |
Non-operating shock rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes |
Non-operating vibration rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz |
Allowable supply voltage SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | 3.3 V ±5% | 3.3 V ±5% |
Published burst power SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 7.2 W |
Published system-level power SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 6.1 W average; 7.2 W maximum in burst mode |
NVMe interface protocol versionDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet | 2.0 | 1.3c |
Modern Standby support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresSamsung 980 PRO No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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