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ADATA · PCIe 5.0 · 1000 GB

ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · DDR4-2666 CL19

Performance
84
Perf / price
63
Capacity value
63
Amazon
$200
ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB
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$200
Not currently available Updated Oct 2, 2026
Performance83.6
Performance / price62.7
Capacity value62.7
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Written analysis

ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB at a glance

The ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is SM2508. Flash type is TLC 232-layer. Cache is listed as DDR4-2666 CL19.

Rated sequential throughput is 14000 MB/s read and 10000 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1600K read IOPS and 1650K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 83.6.

Best fit: Mainstream desktop and laptop upgrades balancing speed, capacity, and cost.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 740 TBW, or approximately 740 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $200, the drive costs $199.99 per TB. Performance / price is 62.7 and capacity value is 62.7. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ADATA
SSD
ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB
Part number
SMAR-980B-1TCS
Model
SMAR-980B-1TCS
Capacity
1000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$200
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Oct 2, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
14000 MB/s
Sequential write
10000 MB/s
Random read
1600K IOPS
Random write
1650K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$200
Price / TB
$199.99
Performance / price
62.7
Capacity value
62.7

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation
PCIe 5.0
Controller
SM2508
NAND
TLC 232-layer
Process
6
Cache type
DDR4-2666 CL19
DRAM
DDR4-2666 CL19
DRAM capacity
1024 MB
DRAM speed
2666 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
740 TBW
Endurance / TB
740 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
XPG 1TB Mars 980 Blade

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Amazon listing details

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Blazing-Fast PCIe Gen5 Performance – Enjoy ultra-high speeds with up to 14,000MB/s read and 12,000MB/s write, delivering next-level performance for gaming, content creation, and demanding workloads.

Next-Gen NVMe 2.0 Interface – Built on the latest PCIe Gen5 x4 and NVMe 2.0 protocols, ensuring maximum bandwidth and future-proof storage compatibility.

High-Endurance DRAM Cache – Features onboard DRAM caching for accelerated system responsiveness and better sustained speeds during heavy data loads.

Available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB Capacities – Choose the size that fits your needs with ample room for games, media, and productivity files. Read speed up to 6,500MB/s for PS5

Reliable and Durable – Thermal throttling protection, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for dependable long-term performance.

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