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ADATA 1TB XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 M.2 NVMe Laptop-Ready SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3D NAND, R/W 14K/10K MB/s, PS5 Compatible

Stock Code: NEX-SPR-SSD-1TBADMARS980BLP

£116.75

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Bladefast. Sharp Unstoppable - the Gaming Gen5 SSD for Laptops

It’s finally here! MARS 980 BLADE is a gaming Gen5 SSD built for laptops, featuring PCIe Gen5 x4 and NVMe 2.0 support. Its compact design ensures stable performance even in tight spaces, optimized for AI workloads and compatible with the latest Intel and AMD platforms. No matter where it's installed, it's built to go beyond the limits.

NAND Flash: 3D NAND
Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4
SLC Caching
DRAM Cache Buffer
NVMe 2.0 Support
Compact Design - ideal for laptops and compact systems
Built with TSMCs advanced 6nm process
Can be installed in PS5 as an expansion drive
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Shock Resistance: 1500G/0.5ms
Controller: SMI SM2508
Warranty: 5-year limited

Clutch Moment. Legendary Move.

The MARS 980 BLADE features exceptional sequential read/write speeds, which is double the performance of PCIe Gen4 SSDs and 8x faster than standard Gen3 SSDs. It is fully backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 platforms. Complete every challenge in mere seconds!

6nm Control, Game Changer

Built with TSMC’s advanced 6nm process, the MARS 980 BLADE delivers superior performance-to-power efficiency, reducing heat generation in PCIe 5.0 SSDs and eliminating the need for bulky cooling—making it ideal for laptops and compact systems.

Expand PS5 Storage Capacity

The MARS 980 BLADE utilizes a PCIe 5.0 transmission interface and can be installed in the PS5 as an expansion hard drive to alleviate PS5 storage insufficiency issues. Not only does the MARS 980 BLADE fit perfectly into the PS5'a drive slot, it also provides a smooth and no-lag gaming experience while enjoying triple A masterpieces.

*According to Sony, even if the read and write speed is higher than the official standard, not all games can actually experience the same performance as the PS5 console's built-in SSD.

Beyond Elite

MARS 980 BLADE comes with SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer for advantages in system loading and data caching.

SSD Toolbox value-added software for real-time status monitoring

SSD Toolbox ensures users utilize the latest Firmware version for the best performance and employs Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) to understand the health and remaining lifespan of SSDs, as well as the current operating temperature and storage capacity, so that users can track of SSD status at any time.

Product specifications

Product Group	Solid State Drives
Manufacturer	ADATA
Product Code	NEX-SPR-SSD-1TBADMARS980BLP
Product Name	ADATA 1TB XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 M.2 NVMe Laptop-Ready SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3D NAND, R/W 14K/10K MB/s, PS5 Compatible
Package Type	Retail
Warranty	5 Years or if the drive exceeds Total Bytes Written (see above)
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x4
Capacity	1 TB
Shock Resistance	1500G/0.5ms
MTBF	1, 600, 000 hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)	740TB
Additional Features	NAND Flash: 3D NAND SLC Caching DRAM Cache Buffer NVMe 2.0 Support Compact Design - ideal for laptops and compact systems Built with TSMCs advanced 6nm process Can be installed in PS5 as an expansion drive
Package Weight	0.0120 kg
Storage Temperatures	-40�C - 85�C
#Hide#Capacity Range	960 - 1000 GB
Operating Temperatures	0�C - 70�C
Form Factor	M.2 2280
#Hide#Interface Type	PCI Express
Controller	SMI SM2508
Read	Up to 14, 000 Mb/s PS5: Up to 6, 100 Mb/s
Write	Up to 10, 000 Mb/s
Max Random 4K R/W	1, 600K / 1, 650K IOPS
Weight/Dimensions	12g (with heatsink) 8g (without heatsink) (LxWxH) 80 x 22 x 4.5 mm (with heatsink) (LxWxH) 80 x 22 x 3.2 mm (without heatsink)
Series	ADATA XPG MARS 980 BLADE

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