Samsung
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB is a DRAM-less NVMe SSD that delivers up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write speeds while consuming less than 5 W of power. It uses Samsung's 236‑layer V‑NAND TLC and a Piccolo controller, offering high endurance (1,200 TBW) and hardware encryption in a single‑sided M.2 2280 form factor.
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Best For
Laptop owners seeking fast, power‑efficient storage; gamers needing quick load times with plenty of space; content creators handling large media files; PC builders upgrading from SATA SSDs; and future‑proof builders who want PCIe Gen 5 compatibility without flagship pricing.
Not Ideal For
Systems with limited RAM where HMB overhead could be noticeable, users who require an included heatsink or thermal pad, and workloads that demand sustained high‑write performance without a DRAM cache.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers from Tom’s Hardware and HotHardware praise the 990 EVO Plus for delivering flagship‑class sequential speeds and impressive IOPS while maintaining excellent power efficiency and a compact single‑sided layout. They note that it finally fixes the shortcomings of the original 990 EVO, though they point out a slightly delayed launch and a price that sits close to higher‑end models.
What Users Say
Everyday users consistently highlight the drive’s snappy performance, ease of installation, and ample 2 TB capacity, calling it an excellent boot and gaming drive. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of a bundled heatsink, the need for firmware updates, and concerns about RAM usage on low‑memory systems.
Common Complaints
Missing heatsink/thermal accessories, requirement to manually apply firmware updates, RAM consumption due to HMB, and absence of an installation kit.
What People Are Saying
“snappy performance and fast boot/load times”
“excellent as a boot drive”
“system RAM is used”
How It Compares
vs. WD Black SN770 (2TB)
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Disadvantages
Choose the SN770 if you need a slightly cheaper option and can forego encryption and the lowest power draw.
vs. Crucial T500 (2TB)
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Disadvantages
Pick the T500 for raw performance and DRAM benefits, but the 990 EVO Plus wins on power efficiency, size, and security.
vs. Corsair MP600 Elite (2TB)
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Disadvantages
The MP600 Elite is suitable for desktop builds where power and space are less critical; the 990 EVO Plus is better for laptops and compact PCs.
