Interface: SNV3S/500G lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-V8V500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe.
Endurance (TBW): SNV3S/500G lists 160; MZ-V8V500 lists 300.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): SNV3S/500G lists 5000; MZ-V8V500 lists 3100.
Manufacturer limited warranty: SNV3S/500G lists 5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first; MZ-V8V500 lists 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): SNV3S/500G lists 3000; MZ-V8V500 lists 2600.

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

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Manufacturer specifications for SNV3S/500G and MZ-V8V500
Specification	SNV3S/500G	MZ-V8V500
Manufacturer	Kingston	Samsung
Product family	NV3	980
Model number	SNV3S/500G	MZ-V8V500
Capacity (TB)	0.5	0.5
NAND	3D (cell type not specified)	Not recorded
Heatsink	Not included	Not recorded
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe	PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe
PCB sides	Single-sided	Not recorded
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)	160	300
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	5000	3100
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	3000	2600

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.

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

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