Samsung
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 1000 GB.
48/100
1000 GBPCIe 4.0M.2TLC
£181best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Heatsink included
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 4.0
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Warranty5 years
Features
Heatsink includedYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TBSamsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD
| SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 4000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | — | 7450 MB/s |
| Seq write | — | 6900 MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 |
| TBW | — | 2400 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB 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 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB?
Its heatsink included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB?
The Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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