Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB
Score: 74/100
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB is a DRAM-less NVMe SSD delivering flagship-class sequential speeds, high IOPS, low power draw and robust hardware encryption in a compact single-sided M.2 2280 form factor.
The Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 internal SSD offering excellent read/write speeds and IOPS, with a lightweight M.2 2280 form factor, but it lacks a bundled heatsink and has moderate endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
7,450 MB/sbest | 7,250 MB/s | |
6,400 MB/sbest | 6,300 MB/s | |
1,000,000 IOPSbest | 1,000,000 IOPSbest | |
950,000 IOPS | 1,350,000 IOPSbest | |
400 TBW | 1,200 TBWbest | |
2 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4.6 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 7450 MB/s | 7250 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 6400 MB/s | 6300 MB/s |
Random Write IOPS (IOPS) | 950000 IOPS | 1350000 IOPS |
Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 / Gen5 x2 |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | true | false |
Storage(4) | ||
NAND Type | TLC | 236-layer V-NAND TLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 400 TBW | 1200 TBW |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
MTBF (hours) | 1800000 hours | 1500000 hours |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 8 g | 9 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 2.38 mm |
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Professional reviewers note that the Rocket's TLC NAND and DRAM give it reliable, sustained performance, and the implied Phison E16 controller is a solid choice for PCIe 4.0 workloads. While it doesn't match the raw speed of flagship drives like the Samsung 980 Pro, its price-to-performance ratio makes it a compelling option for gamers and creators.
Everyday users consistently praise the Rocket for its speed, affordability, and ease of installation, often highlighting fast boot times, quick game loads, and the usefulness of the bundled cloning software. Common complaints revolve around the missing mounting screw, lack of an included heatsink, and a few isolated early-failure reports.
“Super fast and affordable!”
“Works as expected”
“Fast cloning and OS load”
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.
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.
