Samsung
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
42/100
2000 GB7250 MB/sPCIe 4.0M.2TLC
£250best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Heatsink included
- Above-average warranty
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 4.0
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7250 MB/s
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 2TB vs Fanxiang Fanxiang 2TB NVMe SSD
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TBFanxiang 2TB NVMe SSD
| SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 2TBThis page | FanxiangFanxiang 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100 | 42 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7250 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 1400 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB?
Its heatsink included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB?
The WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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