Muhammad NaeemThe Samsung 980 is the drive a lot of PC builders bought during the Gen3 years: Samsung reliability, 3,500 MB/s speeds, and pricing that used to make it the sensible default. Pakistani pricing today tells a stranger story, because the only in-stock listing we found costs more than several faster Gen4 drives.
Quick answer: the Samsung 980 1TB price in Pakistan is Rs 54,999 at JunaidTech.pk, the one in-stock listing found on 1 October 2026. Out-of-stock listings at PakSell.pk (Rs 54,500) and EezePC.com (Rs 24,890) show how far this drive’s price has wandered; neither was buyable when checked.
Samsung 980 1TB Price in Pakistan: Verified Seller Prices
| Seller | Configuration | Price | Stock note |
| JunaidTech.pk | 1TB MZ-V8V1T0B | Rs 54,999 | In stock at last check; 1-year local warranty listed |
| PakSell.pk | 1TB | Rs 54,500 | Out of stock at last check |
| EezePC.com | 1TB | Rs 24,890 | Out of stock; older figure, treat as stale |
That single live price needs context. Rs 54,999 for a PCIe 3.0 drive sits above the in-stock Lexar NM790 and Kingston KC3000 in this batch, both of which are Gen4 drives that are twice as fast in sequential work. Old Samsung stock often holds its price in Pakistan long after faster drives pass it, and the two out-of-stock listings show the 980 once sold far cheaper here. None of that makes the JunaidTech.pk listing wrong; it makes it a price to compare carefully before paying.
Samsung 980 1TB Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | MZ-V8V1T0BW |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read | Up to 3,500 MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 3,000 MB/s |
| Random read (4KB) | Up to 500K IOPS |
| Random write (4KB) | Up to 480K IOPS |
| Cache design | DRAM-less, Host Memory Buffer (uses a small amount of system RAM) |
| Endurance (TBW) | 600 TB |
| Warranty | 5 years (Samsung limited warranty; local claims usually 1 to 2 years) |
| Dimensions | 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 mm |
Samsung’s ratings come from its official 980 documentation; the official Samsung 980 product page confirms the Gen3 interface, the DRAM-less HMB design and the 5-year warranty term.
What These Specs Mean in Daily Use
The 980 was Samsung’s first DRAM-less consumer NVMe drive, using Host Memory Buffer to borrow a slice of your system RAM instead of carrying its own cache chip. It worked well: 3,500 MB/s reads saturate a PCIe 3.0 slot, and everyday responsiveness, game loads on older boards and office work feel quick. The limits appear in long, heavy writes, where writes settle lower than DRAM drives once the dynamic cache fills, and in the simple fact that any modern Gen4 motherboard leaves half this drive’s potential rivals untapped, because the 980 itself is the ceiling.
Where the 980 still makes sense is an older desktop or laptop that only has a Gen3 slot, or a buyer who specifically trusts Samsung’s firmware and Magician software. Even then, a Gen4 drive works perfectly in a Gen3 slot at Gen3 speeds, and several cost less locally right now, so the Samsung has to win on trust rather than speed.
Buying Advice for Pakistan
Shop this one with your eyes open. At Rs 54,999 in stock, the 980 costs more than faster Gen4 options in the same batch of checks, so only pay it if Samsung support and software genuinely matter to you, or negotiate using the Gen4 prices as evidence. The out-of-stock Rs 24,890 EezePC.com figure is stale and no seller will match it. If you do buy, confirm the model code MZ-V8V1T0BW, ask who handles the warranty locally, and remember that JunaidTech.pk’s listing shows 1-year local cover against Samsung’s 5-year term.
For most builders, the Lexar NM790 1TB price in Pakistan and the Kingston KC3000 1TB price in Pakistan are the comparisons to make first, since both were in stock below this drive’s live price.
- Samsung firmware, Magician software and a 5-year limited warranty
- Full PCIe 3.0 bandwidth with quick everyday responsiveness
- Low power draw suits laptops and older systems
- Model code on the local listing matches Samsung’s official SKU
- Live Pakistani price is higher than faster Gen4 drives
- DRAM-less design slows down during long, heavy writes
- Only one in-stock listing found in this check
- Gen3 interface leaves modern motherboards underfed
Related Price Guides
- Lexar NM790 1TB Price in Pakistan
- Kingston KC3000 1TB Price in Pakistan
- Samsung 990 PRO 1TB Price in Pakistan
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Price in Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung 980 still worth buying in 2026?
Only in the right PC and at the right price. For a Gen3-only laptop or desktop it remains a dependable drive, but at Rs 54,999 in stock it costs more than Gen4 drives like the Lexar NM790 and Kingston KC3000, which also work in Gen3 slots. Pay the premium only if Samsung support and software are worth it to you.
What does DRAM-less mean on the Samsung 980?
The 980 has no dedicated DRAM chip. It uses Host Memory Buffer, borrowing a small amount of your system RAM for mapping data. Daily speed feels normal, but long sustained writes can slow once the cache fills, where DRAM drives like the 990 PRO hold their pace better.
Samsung 980 or 990 PRO for a new build?
The 990 PRO, unless your motherboard is Gen3 only and the 980 is much cheaper. The 990 PRO is a PCIe 4.0 drive rated at 7,450 MB/s with a DRAM cache; the 980 is PCIe 3.0 at 3,500 MB/s. In this check the 980’s single in-stock price was actually higher than a live 990 PRO heatsink listing, which removes its value argument entirely.
Price sources checked on 1 October 2026: JunaidTech.pk, PakSell.pk, EezePC.com. Stock and prices change quickly in Pakistan, so re-check the seller page or confirm on WhatsApp before paying.
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