Samsung 980, 250GB

The Samsung 980 250GB SSD noticeably speeds up your computer's responsiveness when booting the operating system and working with applications. It fully utilises the NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 bus technology to achieve high transfer speeds that surpass older SATA drives. The DRAM-less design with Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology offers a balanced price-to-performance ratio for everyday use. This internal SSD serves as a swift replacement for mechanical hard drives to upgrade desktops and laptops with a compatible M.2 slot.

Interface speed of the Samsung 980 250GB SSD

The drive operates with an NVMe interface, which fully harnesses the potential of the PCIe 3.0 bus. The result is sequential read and write speeds of up to 2900MB/s and 1300MB/s respectively, which are further optimised by Intelligent TurboWrite technology. This combination significantly shortens loading times for the operating system, game levels and large files. Upgrading from an older SATA SSD brings an immediate and smoother response from the entire system.

DRAM-less design

To maintain an attractive price point, this fast SSD does not include a separate DRAM memory chip. Instead, it uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which links it directly to a small portion of the host computer's system memory for caching purposes. This way, it retains high performance for both everyday and more demanding tasks without the need for an expensive component.

Consistent performance of the Samsung 980 250GB SSD

The Samsung Magician software includes a Full Power Mode for users who demand consistent performance. Once activated, it keeps the drive in a constantly active state, eliminating lag when transitioning from sleep mode. This supports stable, high performance when working with large data files, playing graphically intensive games, or during general intensive computer use.

Effective thermal control

To maintain stability and reliability, the drive incorporates advanced thermal control. A nickel coating on the controller and a heat spreader label on the back help to efficiently dissipate heat from key components. Additionally, the Dynamic Thermal Guard algorithm actively monitors and manages the operating temperature, preventing overheating and maintaining optimal performance even under prolonged load.

Optimised endurance of the Samsung 980 250GB SSD

The drive's endurance reaches 150TBW (Terabytes Written), which corresponds to the total amount of data that can be written to the drive. This value provides a sufficient reserve for many years of operation in a standard desktop PC or laptop. The reliability of operation is supported by the use of in-house developed components, from the controller to the V-NAND memory chips.

Management and optimisation via Samsung Magician

The included Samsung Magician software is the central hub for managing and maintaining your drive. It lets you monitor the drive's health, optimise its settings, benchmark performance, easily update the firmware and protect valuable data. This ensures you get the best performance out of your Samsung 980 SSD.

Easy PC upgrade with the Samsung 980 250GB SSD

Thanks to the standard M.2 (2280) form factor, installing the drive is simple in most modern desktop PCs and laptops that support this slot. By replacing an old mechanical hard drive or a slower SATA SSD, the entire system gains speed and responsiveness, which is noticeable in everyday use, from system startup to launching applications. The compact dimensions and lack of cables simplify installation.