Samsung launched the 980 NVMe M.2 SSD in March 2021. Back then, the company had priced the 500GB variant of the storage drive at $69.99 in the US. Today, however, the Samsung 980 SSD with 500GB storage capacity is available for just $27.99 in the country. That’s a 60% discount on the launch price of the storage drive. The latest deal is live on Amazon and is part of Prime Day celebrations.
- Buy Samsung 980 SSD 500GB for $27.99 from Amazon USA
The Samsung 980 SSD is more than two years old now. However, it is still faster than most newly-launched SSDs priced similarly, offering a read speed of 3,100 MB/s and a write speed of 2,600 MB/s. The Samsung 980 SSD has an M.2 interface, 2280 form factor, four PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, Samsung’s V-NAND 3-bit MLC technology, and consumes a maximum of 45mW of power. According to the company, it is rated for 300 TBW (terabytes written), so you don’t have to worry about its longevity. If you are looking for an affordable M.2 NVMe SSD for your desktop or laptop, the Samsung 980 is an excellent option at the current price.
If you have money to spare and are looking for a faster storage drive, you can opt for the Samsung 980 Pro SSD. This PCIe 4.0 SSD offers 6,900 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write speeds. It is compatible with Sony PS5 too. Luckily, the 980 Pro is also available at a discounted price on Amazon Prime Day, selling at just $49.99 for the 500GB storage capacity.
