Samsung
Samsung 990 EVO Plus
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 4000 GB.
39/100
4000 GB7150 MB/sNVMe 2.0M.2
£185best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average capacity
- Scores 39/100
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 EVO Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity4000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe 2.0
Sequential performance
Sequential read7150 MB/s
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 EVO Plus vs Sabrent Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB
Samsung 990 EVO PlusSabrent Rocket 4 2TB
| SamsungSamsung 990 EVO PlusThis page | SabrentSabrent Rocket 4 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 44 /100Better |
| Capacity | 4000 GBBetter | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7150 MB/s | — |
| Seq write | — | 7400 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe 2.0 | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 EVO Plus?
Its capacity stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD?
The Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
