Built using their V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash technology for reliable performance, the 2TB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD from Samsung offers enhanced bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. Designed for tech enthusiasts, high-end gamers, and 4K & 3D content designers, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s, sequential write speeds of up to 3200 MB/s, an endurance of up to 1200 TBW, up to 1.5 million hours MTBF, AES 256-bit encryption, and support for both SMART and TRIM. Moreover, it has an M.2 2280 form factor, which is compatible with a wide range of devices, and utilizes the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. Download Samsung's Smart Magician software to track your drive's health, performance, and install new updates, while Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard helps reduce the risk overheating to minimized performance drops.

2TB Storage Capacity    PCIe Interface    M.2 2280 Form Factor    Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed    Up to 3200 MB/s Sequential Write Speed    1200 TBW Endurance    1.5 Million Hour MTBF    AES 256-Bit Encryption    Samsung V-NAND 3-Bit MLC Flash    SMART & TRIM Support

Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for powerful computing with a reliability of 1200 TBW.

The EVO 970 Plus reaches sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3200 MB/s.Powered by V-NAND technology, which improves NAND performance and delivers higher power efficiency, along with optimized firmware, a Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite boost speed.

The 970 EVO Plus fits 2TB onto the compact M.2 2280 form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung's technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.

Get up to 1200 TBW with a limited 5-year limited for lasting performance. The 970 EVO Plus provides endurance powered by V-NAND technology and Samsung's quality.

Samsung's nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO Plus enable improved heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains proper operating temperatures to minimize performance drops.

The Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What would happen if I use this pcie 4.0x4 ssd in a pcie 3.0x4 slot? Do yo recommend to buy this ssd ?

A: The Samsung 1TB 980 PRO requires a PCIe 4.0 interface.

Q: 2. Is this a good choice for an external primary working drive (for a photographer) on a new Mac Studio?

A: Yes, the Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD Kit with Xcellon USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure is good choice for an external primary working drive for a photographer on a new Mac Studio.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with Asus Rog Strix G512LW-ES76 ?

A: Yes, This drive is compatible with the Strix G5122 series.

Q: 4. Will the 2TB Samsung 980 PRO (without heatsink) work with a Lenovo YOGA 730-15IKB 15" ?laptop

A: Yes, the Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD, (B&H # SAMZV8P2T0B), is compatible with the Lenovo YOGA 730-15IKB.

Q: 5. Would this drive, with heatsink, be compatible with a MSI Creator Z16 as a second internal drive?

A: Yes you could use the Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink as a second internal storage unit in the MSI 16" Creator Z16 Multi-Touch Laptop.

Q: 6. Is it work with Lenovo legion 7 m.2 2280 PCIe 3.04 NVMe ?

A: The Samsung 1TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD should be compatible with the Lenovo legion 7. However to ensure compatibility an exact model number would be required.

Q: 7. is this compatible with synology ds923+?

A: No, the Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD, (B&H # SAMZV9P2TOB), is not officially compatible with the Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure, (BH #SYDS923). They only support Synology 800GB SNV3410 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, (B&H # SYSNV3410800).

Q: 8. will this be compatible with the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 Laptop (82WK000CUS): i7-13700HX, 16" 1600p, RTX 4070, 512GB SSD?

A: Yes, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 Laptop (82WK000CUS) features an M.2 NVMe slot for an SSD like the Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD.

Q: 9. Is the heat sink version compatible with a NUC 13 I9 Extreme?

A: Although the manufacturer has not provided specs on this particular issue, users have reported that the version of the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink included will not fit inside the Intel NUC 13 Extreme.

Q: 10. Dedicated DRAM for buffering? Or Host Memory Buffer (HBM)?

A: The Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD features a dedicated DRAM cache.