XPG MARS 980 BLADE 4TB PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

The XPG MARS 980 BLADE 4TB is a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe solid-state drive in the M.2 2280 form factor, designed by Adata under the XPG gaming and enthusiast brand. Built to take advantage of PCIe 5th-generation bandwidth, it targets users who need large, high-throughput storage across a range of platforms including compatible laptops, desktops, and Sony PlayStation 5 consoles that support M.2 expansion. The drive ships in a 4TB capacity configuration, making it well suited for content creators, gamers, and professionals who store large libraries of games, videos, or project files without frequently managing drive space. Its M.2 2280 (80 mm) footprint fits the most widely used M.2 slot standard, easing installation in both laptop and desktop motherboards that feature a PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot. XPG labels the MARS 980 BLADE as laptop-ready, indicating the thermal and power profile has been tuned for notebook use cases where sustained workloads in a confined chassis can be challenging for high-performance NVMe drives. The drive also carries PS5 Storage Support designation, meaning it meets Sony's M.2 SSD compatibility requirements for the PlayStation 5 expansion bay. Verifiable specifications (sourced from product listing): - Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Capacity: 4TB - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 14,000 MB/s (as listed by retailer; independent verification recommended) - Sequential Write Speed: Partial figure available in source (130x MB/s — full value not confirmed in available data) - Brand / Sub-brand: Adata / XPG - Platform Compatibility: Laptop, Desktop (PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot required), PlayStation 5 M.2 bay - SKU: SMAR-980B-4TCS Note: Write speed beyond the leading digits and endurance ratings (TBW/MTBF) were not fully present in available source data. Prospective buyers should confirm complete specifications on the official XPG product page or retailer spec sheet before purchase. Installation in a PS5 requires following Sony's official expansion storage guidance