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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung PM981a 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 24 data points analyzed

Samsung PM981a 1 TB

Samsung PM981a 1 TB

Samsung

8
Wins
:
6
Wins
10 ties · 24 specs compared
◄ Champion
Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

SK Hynix

Samsung PM981a 1 TB
Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read— TIE —
3,500 MB/s
3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
3,000 MB/s
1,200 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
580,000 IOPS
210,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
550,000 IOPS
315,000 IOPS
73 µs
Read Latency
N/A
500 µs
Write Latency
N/A

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 3.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
Samsung Phoenix
Controller
MAP1202A-F1C
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
92-layer
Technology
128-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
HMB (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
600 TBW
170 TBW
MTBFWINNER ►
1.5 Million Hours
1.8 Million Hours
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPDWINNER ►
0.3
0.4

Features Specs

AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
No
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
NVMe 1.3
Protocol
NVMe 1.3

Power & Value Specs

Unknown
Power Draw
0.07 W (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 4.1 W (Max)
20 nm
Process Node
22 nm
2020
Release Date
Apr 10th, 2021
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Samsung PM981a 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the Samsung PM981a 1 TB edges ahead with 580,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

The Samsung PM981a 1 TB offers superior endurance at 600 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung PM981a 1 TB Wins

This is a close matchup. The Samsung PM981a 1 TB wins in 8 categories while the Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB takes 6. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

Samsung PM981a 1 TB vs Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung PM981a 1 TB or Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB?

The Samsung PM981a 1 TB is faster with 3,500 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

Both drives work well for PC gaming. Choose based on your interface compatibility (NVMe vs SATA) and budget.

Which has better reliability?

The Samsung PM981a 1 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Apacer AS2280P4U Pro 256 GB offers 5 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.