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XPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive – Up to 14,000 MB/s Read, PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD (SMAR-980B-1TCS)
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XPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive

Bottom line: The XPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by XPG's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored XPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. XPG's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Blazing-Fast PCIe Gen5 Performance – Enjoy ultra-high speeds with up to 14,000MB/s read and 12,000MB/s write, delivering next-level performance for gaming, content creation, and demanding workloads.
  • Next-Gen NVMe 2.0 Interface – Built on the latest PCIe Gen5 x4 and NVMe 2.0 protocols, ensuring maximum bandwidth and future-proof storage compatibility.
  • High-Endurance DRAM Cache – Features onboard DRAM caching for accelerated system responsiveness and better sustained speeds during heavy data loads.
  • Available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB Capacities – Choose the size that fits your needs with ample room for games, media, and productivity files. Read speed up to 6,500MB/s for PS5
  • Reliable and Durable – Thermal throttling protection, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for dependable long-term performance.

Full Specifications

BrandXPG
Model NameSMAR-980B
Read Speed14000 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorM.2 2280
Media Speed12000 megabytes_per_second
Model NumberSMAR-980B-1TCS
CompatibilityPS5
Built-In Media1 x SSD
Hard Disk Size1 TB
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part NumberSMAR-980B-1TCS
Number of Items1
Special FeatureWater Resistant
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate14000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNand Flash
Additional FeaturesWater Resistant
Hard Disk InterfaceSolid State
Hard Disk DescriptionSolid State Drive
Full listing titleXPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive – Up to 14,000 MB/s Read, PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD (SMAR-980B-1TCS)

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