Samsung
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 2000 GB up front.
43/100
2000 GB7450 MB/sNVMe6900 MB/s1200 TBWM.2
£319best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average endurance
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7450 MB/s
Sequential write6900 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1200 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedYes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 PRO 2TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink 2TB
Samsung 990 PRO 2TBSamsung 990 PRO Heatsink 2TB
| SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 2TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO Heatsink 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 43 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7450 MB/s | 7450 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6900 MB/s | 6900 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 |
| TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 PRO 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 PRO 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the SanDisk Portable SSD 2TB?
The SanDisk Portable SSD 2TB scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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