Samsung PM9A1 1TB PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 M.2 SSD - Equivalent To 980 Pro - Storage Drive
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About this product
The Samsung PM9A1 1TB PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 M.2 SSD is an internal solid-state drive with a 2280 form factor. It offers a substantial 1 TB storage capacity and is compatible with PCs. This black M.2 NVME SSD boasts impressive read speeds of 7000MB/s and a write speed of 4x, making it suitable for demanding tasks. Its compact design measures 0.87 inches in length and 3.15 inches in width, fitting standard M.2 slots for internal storage upgrades.
Our take
If you're looking to significantly upgrade your PC's storage performance, this Samsung PM9A1 1TB SSD is a solid choice. The 7000MB/s read speed on a PCIe 4.0 interface is seriously fast for an M.2 NVME drive, making boot times and application loading snappy. The 1 TB capacity is also a good sweet spot for most users, offering plenty of space for an operating system, games, and large applications. While the '4x' write speed is a bit ambiguous, the overall read performance suggests it's a high-performing drive, ideal for a system builder looking for a reliable, speedy internal SSD.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 interface
- 7000MB/s read speed
- 1 TB storage capacity
- Compact 2280 M.2 form factor
Cons
- Write speed stated as '4x'
- Only compatible with PC
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Black
- MPN MZ-VL21T0B
- Item Length 0.87in
- Brand Samsung
- Form Factor 2280
Show all 16 specifications
- Type
- Internal SSD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 7000MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive), Internal SSD
- Model
- Samsung 980 PRO
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- Write Speed
- 4x
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Item Width
- 3.15in
- Interface
- M.2, NVME