Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW- Rated sequential write
- 3300 MB/sThis one: 3000 MB/s
- DRAM cache present
- YesThis one: No
STORAGE
Samsung 980
1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · Samsung part MZ-V8V1T0BW
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
A 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD rated up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND and a 600 TB write rating. It has no onboard DRAM and uses Host Memory Buffer instead.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung 970 EVO Plus
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
The nearest checked drives by key specifications, with what differs from the Samsung 980. The first matches the Compare button above.
Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW
Samsung 970 EVO1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7E1T0BW- Rated sequential write
- 2500 MB/sThis one: 3000 MB/s
- DRAM cache present
- YesThis one: No
MSI SPATIUM M450 V11 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4This one: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
- Rated sequential read
- 3400 MB/sThis one: 3500 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and 3,000 MB/s sequential write, with up to 500,000 random read and 480,000 random write IOPS.
Before you buy
DRAM-less design that borrows system memory through Host Memory Buffer, and it is limited to PCIe 3.0 x4. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8V1T0BW
48 specifications in 7 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Capacity & format
14 items
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.
- SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
- Interface and version
- PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
- DRAM cache present
- No
Manufacturer feature paragraph says DRAM-less; HMB uses host memory instead.
- Drive dimensions
- 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.
- NAND type
- Samsung V-NAND TLC
Manufacturer wording is 3-bit MLC, meaning three bits per cell (TLC), not two-bit MLC. Samsung does not give the layer count or hardware revision.
- Cache arrangement
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Manufacturer feature block describes a DRAM-less design using host memory. No onboard DRAM cache; host memory and TurboWrite remain distinct.
- Factory heatsink
- No
This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.
- Controller
- Samsung Pablo
Named Pablo on Samsung's UK page; the PDF describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · UK page names Pablo; PDF is generic in-house. No manufacturing stepping or immutable revision guarantee.
- DRAM cache capacity
- 0 GB
Samsung describes this drive as DRAM-less. Host RAM allocated to HMB is not included.
- Thermal design
- Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Manufacturer feature inventory, not a factory heatsink or matched cooling test.
Source - Maximum drive weight
- 8 g
Regional product page maximum drive mass, not packaging.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 1.4
Performance
11 items
- Rated sequential read
- 3500 MB/s
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 3000 MB/s
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
Source - Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s cached sequential write
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-6700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, ASRock Z170 Extreme7+, Windows 10 Pro. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.
- Rated random read
- 500000 IOPS
Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite.
Source - Rated random write
- 480000 IOPS
Up-to 4 KB QD32 / four threads, IOmeter 1.1.0, i7-6700K/Z170/16 GB DDR4-2133/Windows 10 Pro. PDF revision 1.1 corrects thread count from 16 to four. Writes require TurboWrite.
Source - Rated random read, QD1
- 17000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim under the stated model test setup; not application latency.
Source - Rated random write, QD1
- 54000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread claim with TurboWrite under the stated model test setup.
Source - Full Power Mode
- Yes
Official 980 feature block describes keeping the SSD active through Magician. It is not a power-saving feature or proof of higher measured performance.
Source - Write-buffer technology
- Intelligent TurboWrite
Manufacturer caching capability; peak and post-buffer figures are separate.
- Rated write after TurboWrite
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for the 1 TB model.
- Rated random write after TurboWrite
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list a post-cache random write result for the 1 TB model.
Source
Endurance & warranty
5 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 600 TB
Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.
- Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.
- Manufacturer application scope
- Client PCs
Application class, not universal host or console compatibility.
Source - Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 1,500,000 hours
Statistical rating, not individual lifespan.
Source
Power
5 items
- Published power conditions
- 4.5 W active read; 4.6 W active write; 45 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep
1 TB column. IOmeter power host Ryzen 7 3700X / Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master / 16 GB DDR4 / Windows 10 Pro differs from Intel speed host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads.
Source - Published burst power
- 5.3 W
Model page maximum burst figure, distinct from average active/idle or constant-use load.
Source - Allowable supply voltage
- 3.3 V ±5%
Electrical range, not sufficient proof of compatible host.
Source - Device sleep support
- Yes
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.
Source - Published system-level power
- 4.6 W average; 5.3 W maximum in burst mode
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.
Source
Features & software
6 items
- Hardware encryption support
- AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Listed capabilities, not enabled encryption or a blanket host guarantee.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer requires OS support.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring function, not lifespan prediction.
Source - Garbage collection
- Yes
Listed internal function, not a measured quality gain.
Source - Drive management software
- Samsung Magician
Official feature block describes health monitoring and updates; current OS/version prerequisites require separate checking.
Source - World Wide Name support
- No
Samsung lists this as unsupported.
Source
Environment & reliability
5 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow.
- Storage temperature
- −40–85 °C
Non-operating PDF range, distinct from 0–70 °C operation.
Source - Humidity range
- 5–95%
Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Source - Non-operating shock rating
- 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Manufacturer non-operating rating, not an installed device drop test.
Source - Non-operating vibration rating
- 20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Manufacturer test envelope; results from different protocols are not directly comparable.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Installation kit included
- No
No installation kit is included.
Source - Included cloning software
- Not provided
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.
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