Samsung
Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 1000 GB up front.
43/100
1000 GBPCIe 4.0M.2
£609best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 43/100
- Built for the job
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 4.0
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB vs Samsung Samsung 860 EVO 1TB
Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TBSamsung 860 EVO 1TB
| SamsungSamsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 860 EVO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 43 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Form factor | M.2 | 2.5 |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB 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 with Heatsink 1TB?
Its overall 43/100 rating against the rest of the ssds class.
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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