The XPG MARS 980 BLADE is a next-gen PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2TB SSD designed for high-performance gaming PCs, laptops, and PS5 storage expansion. It delivers read speeds up to 14,000MB/s and write speeds up to 13,000MB/s, doubling Gen4 performance and outpacing Gen3 drives by 8x. With 232-layer 3D NAND, a 6nm controller, and advanced thermal efficiency, it’s built for blazing speeds, reliability, and compact systems.

Key Features

•  Gen5 Performance: Up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write
•  Compact, Low-Heat Design: TSMC 6nm controller reduces heat without bulky cooling
•  2TB Storage Capacity: Large storage for AAA games and heavy workloads
•  PS5 Compatible: Expands PS5 storage with smooth, no-lag gaming performance
•  AI & Gaming Ready: Optimized for next-gen gaming and AI applications
•  Backward Compatible: Supports PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 systems
•  Durable Build: 2,960TBW endurance and 2M hours MTBF

Technical Details

•  Model: SMAR-980B-2TCS
•  Capacity: 2TB
•  Form Factor: M.2 2280
•  Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe 2.0
•  NAND Flash: 232-layer 3D NAND
•  Controller: SM2508
•  Dimensions:
  • With heatsink: 80 x 22 x 4.5 mm
  • Without heatsink: 80 x 22 x 3.2 mm
•  Weight:
  • With heatsink: 12g
  • Without heatsink: 8g
•  Performance:
  • Sequential Read: Up to 14,000MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 13,000MB/s
  • Random Read IOPS: Up to 2,000K
  • Random Write IOPS: Up to 1,650K
•  Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
•  Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
•  Shock Resistance: 1,500G/0.5ms
•  MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
•  TBW: 2,960TB

User Benefits

• Load games and apps in seconds
• Perfect for next-gen PCs, laptops, and PS5
• Compact design fits tight spaces with efficient heat control
• Reliable, future-proof storage with high durability

Included Items

• XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 2TB SSD
• Pre-installed heatsink
• Quick installation guide