The 980 PRO is Samsung’s top-shelf consumer PCIe 4.0 SSD, with read speeds up to 7GB/s and write up to 5GB/s. As we already reviewed this drive, this article focuses on the PlayStation 5-compatible heatsink version, and how it compares to the non-heatsink version under sustained load. In short, if you’re upgrading your PS5’s storage, the 980 PRO with heatsink is a fine choice, well worth the slight premium over the non-heatsink drive.
The 980 PRO Heatsink version under review can be used in a PC, but it won’t fit in a laptop due to the height of the heatsink, and many desktop motherboards will include heatsinks for the M.2 slots. Thus, the 980 PRO Heatsink version is mostly targeted at the PS5.
The full specifications of the Samsung 980 PRO with heatsink are as follows:
| Product Type | NVMe 1.3c SSD |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 (Backwards-compatible with PCIe 3.0) |
| Capacity | 1TB or 2TB |
| Compatibility | PC & PlayStation 5 |
| Controller | Samsung Elipsis Controller |
| NAND Flash Memory | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC |
| DRAM Cache Memory | 1GB LPDDR4 (1TB drive) or 2GB LPDDR4 (2TB) |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit (SED), TCG V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) |
| Sequential Read/Write Speeds | 7000/5000MB/s |
| Trim Support | Supported |
| S.M.A.R.T. Support | Supported |
| Device Sleep Mode Support | Yes |
| GC (Garbage Collection) | Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm |
| WWN Support | Not supported |
| Thermal Protection | Heatsink |
| Average Power Consumption (system level) | *Average: 6.2 W*Maximum: 8.9 W (Burst mode)* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration |
| Power Consumption (idle) | Max. 35 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 1.5 million hours |
| Dimensions (with heatsink) | 24 by 80 by 8.6mm |
| Weight | Max 30.5g |
| Warranty | Limited 5 years |
