XPG MARS 980 BLADE 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 x4 / NVMe SSD 14,000MB/s Read 13,000MB/s Write is an SSD for modern gaming PCs, built to reduce waiting time when loading Windows, games, maps, and large files compared with traditional storage. It connects through M.2 using PCIe Gen5 x4 / NVMe, so it does not need SATA data or separate power cables, keeping the build cleaner. The compact format suits boards or devices that support M.2 2280, while real performance depends on platform generation and system temperature. In gaming, read speed helps load assets and maps, while write speed helps when moving game libraries or recording large files. Its Gen5 interface fits users who want very high storage bandwidth for modern games and heavy transfers, with PS5 support listed in the specifications.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | NVMe SSD |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 x4 / NVMe |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Controller | SMI SM2508 |
| Sequential Read | 14,000MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 13,000MB/s |
| 4K Random Read | 1,950K IOPS |
| 4K Random Write | 1,650K IOPS |
| PS5 Sequential Read | 6,500MB/s |
| TBW | 2,960TB |
| Cache | SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer |
| Dimensions | 80 x 22 x 4.5mm with heatsink; 80 x 22 x 3.2mm without heatsink |
| Weight | 12g with heatsink; 8g without heatsink |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| MTBF | 1,600,000 hours |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |