Samsung 980 PRO 250GB

SSD Description

Quick Overview

• What it is: Samsung's high-end PRO series NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 speeds.
• Best for: Gaming, content creation, fast OS boot times.
• Key strengths: 6400MB/s read, 2700MB/s write; 5-year warranty; hardware encryption.
• Limitations: Lower speeds on PCIe 3.0 systems; limited 150TBW endurance.

In Context

• vs previous generation: Up to 2x faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs like Samsung 970 PRO in sequential tasks.
• vs same-tier competitors: Matches or exceeds PCIe 4.0 drives like WD Black SN850 in real-world tests.
• Speed tier context: Entry PCIe 4.0 tier, ~90% speed of larger 980 PRO capacities on Gen4 hardware.
• Endurance info: 150TBW rating suits light workloads, half of older MLC models.