SNV3S/2000G vs MZ-V8P2T0

Kingston NV3 2TB and Samsung 980 PRO 2TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.

Kingston SNV3S/2000G

NV3 2TB

SNV3S/2000G

PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280

$259.00

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ASIN B0DBR6TRZQ · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:42 UTC

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Samsung MZ-V8P2T0

980 PRO 2TB

MZ-V8P2T0

PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3c · M.2 2280

$459.99

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ASIN B08RK2SR23 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC

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What differs between these models?

  • Interface: SNV3S/2000G lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-V8P2T0 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3c.
  • Sequential read (up to MB/s): SNV3S/2000G lists 6000; MZ-V8P2T0 lists 7000.
  • Manufacturer limited warranty: SNV3S/2000G lists 5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first; MZ-V8P2T0 lists 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first.
  • Sequential write (up to MB/s): SNV3S/2000G lists 5000; MZ-V8P2T0 lists 5100.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

Specifications side by side

Manufacturer specifications for SNV3S/2000G and MZ-V8P2T0
SpecificationSNV3S/2000GMZ-V8P2T0
ManufacturerKingstonSamsung
Product familyNV3980 PRO
Model numberSNV3S/2000GMZ-V8P2T0
Capacity (TB)22
NAND3D (cell type not specified)Not recorded
HeatsinkNot includedNot recorded
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMePCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3c
PCB sidesSingle-sidedNot recorded
Form factorM.2 2280M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)640Not recorded
Sequential read (up to MB/s)60007000
Manufacturer limited warranty5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first
Sequential write (up to MB/s)50005100

Compatibility and buying checks

  • Sequential speeds are manufacturer maxima, not measured game load times. Check your PCIe generation, M.2 dimensions and cooling clearance. The lower of the time or endurance limit normally governs a limited SSD warranty.
  • Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.

Manufacturer sources

SNV3S/2000G

Kingston NV3 datasheet MKD-06162025 ↗ · pages 1ג€“2

Reviewed 2026-09-08. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

MZ-V8P2T0

Samsung 980 PRO manufacturer specifications ↗

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

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