Adata XPG MARS 980 BLADE 2TB PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

The Adata XPG MARS 980 BLADE 2TB is a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor, aimed at buyers who want next-generation bandwidth on both desktop and Gen5-capable laptop platforms. As a single-sided Blade design, it is intended to fit inside thin notebooks and handheld PCs where double-sided Gen5 modules can be a problem, and Adata also positions it for PlayStation 5 expansion storage. Performance is anchored by sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s over the PCIe 5.0 x4 link. In day-to-day use that translates into faster OS boots, shorter game level loads, and quicker handling of large creative project files compared with typical Gen4 drives at the same capacity. The 2 TB capacity gives enough headroom for a Windows install, a sizeable library of current AAA titles, and an active video or photo workspace without aggressively shuffling files between drives. Form factor and compatibility are straightforward: M.2 2280, PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe. The drive will physically and electrically work in PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 M.2 slots, but the throughput available will be capped by that slot's lane generation. To see Gen5 throughput you need a Gen5-capable M.2 slot on the motherboard or laptop. Verifiable specifications - Brand: Adata (XPG sub-brand) - Model: MARS 980 BLADE - SKU: SMAR-980B-2TCS - GTIN/EAN: 4711658150837 - Capacity: 2 TB - Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe - Form factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided Blade design) - Sequential read: up to 14,000 MB/s - PS5 storage expansion supported Best suited to Gen5 desktop builds, PS5 storage expansion, and thin Gen5 laptops that need a single-sided module. Less ideal where the host system only has Gen3 or Gen4 M.2 slots and a cheaper Gen4 NVMe would deliver effectively the same real-world speed