SAMSUNG SM961 1TB M.2 NVME Gen3 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Samsung SM961 1TB is an M.2 2280 (80mm) NVMe solid-state drive designed for desktop workstations, high-performance laptops, and enthusiast builds that demand rapid data throughput over a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. Operating on the NVMe protocol rather than the older AHCI standard, it bypasses traditional storage bottlenecks and delivers substantially lower latency, making it a strong choice for system boot drives, large creative project storage, and data-intensive applications. With a sequential read speed of 3,200 MB/s and a sequential write speed of 1,800 MB/s, the SM961 moves large files quickly, reducing load times in complex software environments. Random performance is equally capable, reaching up to 450K IOPS on reads and 400K IOPS on writes — figures that support smooth multitasking and rapid file access even under sustained workloads. The drive uses Samsung V-NAND technology, which stacks memory cells vertically to achieve higher density, improved endurance, and consistent performance over time compared to planar NAND designs. The part number for this unit is MZVKW1T0HMLH-00000 (also referenced as MZ-VKW1T00), confirming the 1TB capacity in the SM961 product line. The M.2 2280 form factor means it fits the widely adopted 80mm M.2 slot found on most modern motherboards without requiring an adapter. The drive weighs approximately 9 g, adding negligible mass to any build. Warranty coverage for this drive is 3 years as stated in the source data. The drive ships without a heatsink; users in thermally constrained cases may wish to add aftermarket cooling. Verifiable Specifications: - Model: Samsung SM961 (MZVKW1T0HMLH-00000 / MZ-VKW1T00) - Capacity: 1 TB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 (80mm) - Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe - Sequential Read: 3,200 MB/s - Sequential Write: 1,800 MB/s - Random Read: 450,000 IOPS - Random Write: 400,000 IOPS - NAND Type: Samsung V-NAND - Weight: approx. 9 g - Heatsink: None included - Warranty: 3 Years