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ADATA XPG MARS 980 BLADE

8 TB · NVMe PCIe 5.0 · 14000 MB/s read

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Capacity 8 TB
Type NVMe PCIe 5.0
Sequential read 14000 MB/s
Sequential write 13000 MB/s

ADATA XPG MARS 980 BLADE is an internal SSD with 8 TB of space, reading at up to 14000 MB/s. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-08-20

Specifications

Key specs

Capacity: 8 TB
Type: NVMe PCIe 5.0
Sequential read: 14000 MB/s
Sequential write: 13000 MB/s
Released: 2026-08-20
Part number: SMAR-980B-8TCS
EAN / UPC: 4711658155887

Features

NVMe version: 2.0
Security algorithms: TCG Pyrite
SSD capacity: 8 TB
SSD form factor: M.2
Interface: PCI Express 5.0
NVMe: Yes
Memory type: 3D NAND
Component for: PC/Notebook/Game console
Hardware encryption: Yes
M.2 SSD size: 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Read speed: 14000 MB/s
Write speed: 13000 MB/s
Random read (4KB): 1950000 IOPS
Random write (4KB): 1650000 IOPS
Lithography: 6 nm
PCI Express interface data lanes: x4
ECC: Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2000000 h
TBW rating: 2960

Weight & dimensions

Width: 80 mm
Depth: 22 mm
Height: 4.5 mm
Weight: 12 g

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Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): -40 - 85 °C
Operating shock: 1500 G

Other features

Warranty period: 5 year(s)
Compliance certificates: BSMI, CE, EAC, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RCM, RoHS, UKCA

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About this product

MARS 980 BLADE

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. Clutch Moment. Legendary Move. The MARS 980 BLADE features a sequential read/write speed of 14,000/13,000MB per second, 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.

XPG MARS 980 BLADE vs similar internal SSDs

	ADATA XPG MARS 980 BLADE	ADATA MARS 980 PRO	ADATA SMAR-980B-4TCS 4 TB SSD	Origin Storage PBlaze7 7940 Series
Capacity	8 TB	2 TB	4 TB	6.4 TB
Type	NVMe PCIe 5.0	NVMe PCIe 5.0	NVMe PCIe 5.0	NVMe PCIe 5.0
Sequential read	14000 MB/s	14000 MB/s	14000 MB/s	14000 MB/s
Sequential write	13000 MB/s	13000 MB/s	13000 MB/s	10000 MB/s
Released	2026	2025	2025	2026