Drive comparison
MZ-V7S250 vs MZ-V8V250
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 0.25TB and Samsung 980 0.25TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Samsung
970 EVO Plus 0.25TB
MZ-V7S250
PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
$239.90
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Samsung
980 0.25TB
MZ-V8V250
PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
$184.00
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What differs between these models?
- Sequential read (up to MB/s): MZ-V7S250 lists 3500; MZ-V8V250 lists 2900.
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
| Specification | MZ-V7S250 | MZ-V8V250 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Product family | 970 EVO Plus | 980 |
| Model number | MZ-V7S250 | MZ-V8V250 |
| Capacity (TB) | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe | PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Endurance (TBW) | 150 | 150 |
| Sequential read (up to MB/s) | 3500 | 2900 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first |
| Sequential write (up to MB/s) | Not recorded | 1300 |
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
MZ-V7S250
Samsung 970 EVO Plus manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MZ-V8V250
Samsung 980 manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.