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    XPG BLADE M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with DRAM Cache, Speed up to 14000mb/s SMAR-980B-2TCS

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    • PCI-Express 5.0 x4
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    The XPG BLADE 2TB is a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with 2GB of DRAM, sequential speeds up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write, and up to 2,000,000/1,650,000 random read/write IOPS, making it suitable for high-performance gaming PCs and demanding workloads on compatible systems.

    Recommended For

    • PC builders choosing a PCIe 5.0 main drive for Windows and frequently used applications; reviews highlight the MARS 980 BLADE’s strong random-read/write performance and low latency, which suit everyday system responsiveness.
    • Laptop owners with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 slot who want a high-capacity internal SSD; XPG positions the Blade as laptop-ready, but fit and performance depend on the laptop’s slot and clearance.
    • PS5 owners adding 2TB of internal game storage who want a drive that XPG lists as PS5-compatible; the included low-profile heat spreader is useful for installations without a built-in M.2 heatsink.
    • Users who regularly handle large transfers but do not need top advertised write speed indefinitely; one 2TB review found about 380GB of full-speed writes before speeds settled around 1.5–1.7GB/s after the SLC cache filled.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForConsumer storage for gaming and content creation, including compatible Sony PlayStation 5 systems
    Capacity2TB
    Interface And Form FactorInternal M.2 2280 SSD with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol
    Read And Write PerformanceSequential speeds up to 14,000 MB/s read and 13,000 MB/s write; random 4KB performance up to 2,000,000 IOPS read and 1,650,000 IOPS write
    Memory And Cache3D NAND with a 2GB DRAM cache and SLC caching
    Controller And Data IntegritySMI SM2508 controller with Pyrite encryption support and LDPC ECC
    Endurance And Operating ConditionsRated for 1,480TB written; operating temperature 0°C to 70°C, storage temperature -40°C to 85°C, and shock resistance up to 1,500G
    Cooling And Physical DetailsIncludes a heatsink; listed weight is 12g
    Model IdentifiersXPG BLADE series, model SMAR-980B-2TCS