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Rank 58 out of 68 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Samsung

990 EVO

Name: 990 EVO
Brand: Samsung

around $120

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

125 Pros

68%
14 reviews (2h 23m)

59 Cons

The Samsung 990 EVO is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD promising blistering speeds for gamers and creative professionals. Boasting sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds reaching 6,900 MB/s, it significantly outpaces traditional SATA SSDs. The nickel-coated controller and intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 technology contribute to ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

63%

45 vs 26

Performance

57%

12 vs 9

Features

60%

9 vs 6

Compatibility

36%

4 vs 7

Price

80%

12 vs 3

Durability

Reviewer verdict

Across 14 YouTube reviews, the Samsung 990 EVO earns a Summa score of 3.7/5, ranking #58 among SSDs. Reviewers most often praise its performance, other, power consumption, while the most common criticisms concern performance, features.

The 990 EVO is widely praised for class-leading performance, with many reviewers (45 mentions) highlighting very high sequential and random read/write speeds and top-tier IOPS that make it excellent for gaming, video editing, and heavy workloads. Reviewers frequently note its strong thermal and power efficiency (15 mentions), citing a nickel-coated controller, low power draw, and cool operation that make it laptop-friendly and reduce need for external cooling. Several reviewers also point out practical strengths such as large capacities, dual PCIe 4.0/5.0 compatibility, Samsung Magician software, and solid build quality and endurance (other themes across 21 mentions), which together reinforce its appeal for professional and enthusiast use. Overall, consensus reviewers emphasize speed, efficiency, and reliable Samsung ecosystem features as the drive’s main strengths.

Criticisms concentrate on sustained write and thermal behavior, with many reviewers (26 mentions) reporting performance drops, write-speed falloff once cache is filled, and limits compared with some competitors, partly attributed to its DRAM-less design. Several reviewers (9 mentions) specifically call out the lack of onboard DRAM/HMB reliance as a drawback for sustained multitasking and enthusiast workloads, and a number also raise concerns about heat dissipation and the need for cooling under heavy use (4 mentions). Price and market timing are also questioned by some reviewers (7 mentions), who feel competition already had a head start or offers better value. In short, reviewers mostly agree that while peak speeds are strong, sustained performance, thermal management, and DRAM-less architecture are the main downsides.

Analysis based on 14 YouTube reviews (2h 23m of video) with 125 pros and 59 cons extracted.

Pros (125)

Performance (45)

this M2 SSD has successfully positioned it self as a top tier choice for both professional users and Avid Gamers ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 2:29
it sets new standards for iops with an astonishing 1.6 million for random reads and 1.55 million for random rights ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:26
The sequential read and write speeds reaching up to 7,450 megabytes per second and 6,900 megabytes per second respectively push the limits of the pcie 4.0 interface ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:11
The 990 Pro SSD stands as a testament to the Pinnacle of Gen 4 SSD performance showcasing an impressive Victory lap in the realm of pcie 4.0 technology. ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 2:21
almost double the performance ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 10:28
one of the highest scores I've seen so far ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 6:42
really really happy with what we're seeing here on our domestic comparable PC ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 7:25
spectacular speed every day so this actually gets up to 72 7250 megabytes per second on the reads 6,300 on the megabytes per second on the rights ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 2:31
with red right speeds of up to 7,250 over 6,300 mbes per second ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:09
I've never seen a four-digit number on Aji and none of the Gen 5 drives I've ever tested have produced that ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 9:10
the drive's performance is top tier excelling in multiple tests ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:07
one of the best drives to get ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 10:12
a GameChanger for creative professionals enhancing sequential writing and speeding up tasks like video editing ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 4:01
whether you get a larger or smaller capacity drive it's still the best one that you can get if you're looking for operating system this Samsung 91 100 is the best drive that you can get ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 7:16
just happy that it's steady that's great ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 12:33
these are the top drives that I have tested on this so if you are planning to use this drive as a Creator video 3D or photo editor as a project Drive…this drive is one of the best drives to use for that ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 9:41
perfect for heavy workloads like video editing or gaming ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:09
nonetheless those are still phenomenal numbers ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 9:44
the fastest I have ever tested here ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 4:28
iops on this are absolutely phenomenal at 1.85 million over 2.6 million on the lowest capacity going up to 2.2 and 2.6 on the highest capacity drive ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 5:34
this drive right here has about a 50% close to 50% increase in speeds over the straight Evo ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 2:47
both of these ssds the fastest I have ever tested ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 4:13
intelligent turbo Rite 2.0 handles large files effortlessly ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:23
on top of the chart…the best drives that you can get ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 7:05
this is their first consumer and I would say professional Gen 5 * 4 SSD with performance numbers reported between all of the capacities between 13 and 14.7 GB per second ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 1:17
485 MBS steady which is great ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 12:14
a sequential read speed that reaches 7150 MB per second and write is 6300 MB per second which is an improvement of up to 50% compared to the previous 990 Evo ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 2:27
read speeds are among the fastest in its class ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:08
sequential read speeds up to 7,250 megabytes per second and write speeds up to 6,300 megabytes per second ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 0:48
4 TB model has a leading random read speed ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 6:40
intelligent Turborite 2.0 know for better large file handling ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 0:54
remarkable performance almost rivals that of SSD products with RAM despite not using RAM cache which makes it an optimal solution for games and Artificial Intelligence tasks that require high performance ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 6:46
load times in large open world games saw noticeable cuts ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:49
speed oh man this thing is fast with red speeds up to 7,450 mbes per second and right speeds at 6,900 mbes per second ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 7:33
very fast speeds ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 5:46
stable, quiet, and practical for everyday heavy use ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:14
long session consistency and multiplatform flexibility ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:41
increase in performance is due to the latest eighth generation V Nan technology from Samsung and the 5 nanometer controller ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 3:04
great in terms of performance for a DRAM-less SSD ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 4:56
read speeds are great ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 5:30
read speed is great in PCI gen 4x4 mode but even greater if we use it in gen 5x2 mode ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 4:59
Evo Plus drive with a higher read and write speed. ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 0:19
this speed is still completely fine for everyone to be able to play this game or any task related to work can be met. ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 3:13
uses cas technology, which is hmb. This is a technology for SD deram less drives to improve the reading speed when we use it. ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 0:52
read speed here that can write up to 7150 MB per second ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 1:23

Other (21)

this a good drive yes it definitely definitely is ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 13:20
we are going to have a lot of energy management better thanks to the standard PC Express 5 and therefore we are going to have better temperatures ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 4:16
backward compatible with 4.0 motherboards ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 1:01
incorporates the advantages of energy management and therefore also the temperature of this Express 5 PCI interface ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 1:02
this not only affects the autonomy of the equipment in which you install it, especially if it is a laptop, obviously, but it also affects the thermal performance of this SSD ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 2:03
it has a fairly moderate price ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 5:11
Samsung disc magician is detecting both my Samsung SSD 99 Evo nvme drives ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 7:33
I'm really happy with that ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 8:58
offers us all the benefits of the pci Express 5 interface with a fairly reasonable price ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 0:28
those 5000 are going to be more constant even when we are performing heavy tasks such as moving large files or working on editing with large files ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 4:29
Samsungs have always been good to me ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 2:11
formatting even faster ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 5:52
faster than I'll ever need ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 8:43
compatible with PC Express 4.0 por4 and PC Express 5.0 por2 interface, thus achieving full compatibility with equipment with the PC Express 4.0 slot while offering us compatibility along with thermal control and energy saving of the PC press 5 interfaces ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 2:39
read speeds of 5,000 ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 0:15
Regarding energy efficiency, it improves by up to 70 if we compare it with the 9 70 Evo Plus ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 1:50
the key is in the energy efficiency and thermal control that influences both the consumption of the equipment such as thermal efficiency that will influence the long-term performance or heavy tasks of the SSD ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 3:56
$69.99 it was on sale half off ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 0:25
shows up as Samsung SSD 990 evo1 TB media ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 3:54
those are pretty good I'm happy with them ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 9:59
anything's faster than a hard drive ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 9:38

Power Consumption (15)

this really doesn't need any kind of thermal like as far as heat sink or anything like that ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 3:25
optimize efficiency extended performance the nickel coated controller increases megabytes per watt by 73% achieving the same power level on thermal control with less power consumption ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 3:00
stay really cool which is a huge Advantage especially when using external storage ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 7:49
nickel coated controller keeps temperatures in check ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:29
cooling ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 2:56
able to thermally you know control itself which is actually a good thing when you're dealing with these kind of really really fast drives ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 3:54
that controller is doing a fantastic job of leveraging a lot of the performance when it can on a lower power consumption ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 11:50
power efficiency ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 2:56
runs cool and sips power, making it laptop friendly ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:21
more efficient thermal profile and slightly better power usage ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:29
slimmer on power draw, which gives it an edge for laptop upgrades ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:49
average power consumption improved a little okay we went down to average 4.2 W ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 13:53
innovative Nikel coated heat shield minimizes overheating allowing for 73% higher energy efficiency than its predecessor ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 3:17
nickel coating over the controller isn't just a nice touch, it's functional ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 4:03
nickelcoated controller for better thermal control aimed at keeping things cool without compromising performance ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:06

Features (12)

The inclusion of a specialized heat snc variant with customizable RGB lighting controlled by Samsung's magician software enhances thermal regulation during demanding tasks ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:40
1 2 4 and 8 gig of lpddr4 dam this isn't dless like the 990 Evo or 990 Evo plus this is a proper traditional SSD rocking ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 3:15
4 tbyte capacity ensures you'll never run out of space ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:17
the land on this is pretty Enterprise it's 3 bit mlc V land ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 2:19
you do have turbo right we have effectively pseudo right cache built in here ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 4:15
with Samsung being one of those Brands again like WD where everything is done in house from the controller to the Nan to the dram and the construction ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 1:32
8 TB version of this drive which is going to be insane and I don't think the competition has that yet ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 3:21
bonus features like RGB lighting ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 8:02
4 TB capacity is a huge win for professionals working with massive data sets ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:12
speed, efficiency, capacity, and smart thermal management ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 5:01
The memory chip above here will be a vinan memory chip from Samsung. ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 0:45
The controller is also from Samsung ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 0:50

Durability (12)

The total bytes written is substantially increased to 2400 TB enhancing its endurance for prolonged usage ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:34
most impressive most reliable drives in the industry ▶ New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with Exter @ 7:57
very complicated and hard for anybody to fill because that's a lot of data that you can write on it ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 11:46
TLC is going to be better than QLC, which should last longer and also perform better than QLC NAND flash ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 1:26
Samsung's SSDs have a reputation for reliability ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 4:09
premium nickel coated heat sink paired with their own thermal interface material or Tim that's layered across the SSD translation it keeps your drive cool and consistent even during those Marathon gaming sessions ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 7:08
Build quality is exactly what you'd expect from Samsung ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:52
no thermal throttling even during sustained operations ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:44
4 TB model which is double the 2 TB that is 2400 TB written ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 15:08
completely comfortable in terms of temperature ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 4:12
durability of the Samsung drive, everyone does not need to argue, it is extremely durable ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 5:08
below 60 degrees is still an extremely ideal temperature for everyone to be able to use for a long time ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 5:05

Compatibility (9)

its compatibility with PS5 adds versatility making it suitable for gaming PCs and consoles ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 4:04
high-end Gen 5 nvme ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 2:51
dual compatibility with pcie 4.0x 4 and pcie 5.0x 2 making it future prooof ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:35
bandwidth flexibility and practical design ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 5:14
dual PCIe compatibility makes it futureproof for next-gen builds ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:17
Installation was straightforward ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:23
now comes with a heat sink pre-installed so it's basically plug-and playay for your PS5 ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 6:47
compatible with PCI Express 5.0 ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 11:50
it will support both pci 4 and 5, and 3 ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 1:37

Price (4)

cheap right now being on sale ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 13:04
rather affordable as it starts from $110 for the 1tb version and goes up to $345 for the 4tb variant ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 0:17
the 2 tbytes hits the sweet bot it's reasonably priced has plenty of space and offers the best balance of performance and value ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 6:59
reduce the cost of the product while still maintaining the speed ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 1:13

Form Factor (3)

single-sided which means you're not going to have any issues ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 1:47
it doesn't fit into your PS5 for example where this Samsung one does it's very nice and slim ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 2:27
everything is on the top so you don't necessarily need a heat sink ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 2:04

Software (3)

Samsung's magician software lets you monitor Drive health and update firmware easily ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:45
Magician software is one of the most userfriendly SSD tools on the market, offering drive health checks, firmware updates, and encryption options in a single clean interface ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 4:24
Samsung’s magician software ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 8:07

Capacity (1)

greater storage capacity, that is to say that here we are going to have a model that goes up to the cu tb ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 10:52

Cons (59)

Performance (26)

drops in performance are really the name of the game here because Gen 5 ssds for all of the performance they bring it has to be said that they have a tendency to drop off performance very early doors ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 4:55
about 5% faster than the crucial one ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 4:28
still very much one of the best drives but I think as a secondary drive…I feel like this drive is a little bit wasted performance ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 5:36
we're not the fastest on the Gen 5 in fact one of the slowest drives ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 6:16
if you look closer on this drive you can see that the controller chip is slightly thinner than the nand memory chips now let's pretend this is our heatsink i will apply the new thermal pad here and if i put it on the drive you can see that there is a gap between the heatsink and the controller and that's what happens under your real heatsink this is why your ssd overheats and starts to throttle down the performance ▶ Stop your Samsung NVMe SSD from Overheating and Thermal Thro @ 0:29
we're not the best anymore…crucial t705 is the best about 5% better ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 5:11
we have the PC the PC you expect 4.4 the 990 pro ssd from Samsung itself that reaches a superior performance that is 7500 MB per second ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 3:26
2,481 ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 9:48
that's not fair because the 850 is limited to around 717.55: 500 and uh the 990 can transfer way 719.75: faster than that ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 11:50
The crucial t705 is roughly about 5% slower in this test here ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 7:36
the Samsung doesn't quite reach the crucial t705 performance…cruci shell is 0.3% faster ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 9:27
that is kind of low ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 8:29
we are faced with an SSD with a PC Express 5 interface for 2 which in reading and writing performance is below the PCI Express 4x 4 ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 0:42
should be higher than that ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 8:10
going lower on the second pass 532.67: 2,760 that's okay ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 8:46
once the cache is filled up the write speed tanks to somewhere around 1,750 megabytes per second and never recovered throughout the entire test ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 3:09
SN850X might edge it out in burst rights thanks to its DRAM cache ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 3:37
the Samsung just drops down to what most people are going to see as a pretty useless speed compared to what they think it should be doing ▶ DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure @ 9:14
not the absolute king of sustained write performance due to its DDRAMless setup ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 5:07
the 990 Pro is not going to be the best option for this ▶ DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure @ 1:16
the lack of onboard DRAM, while offset by HMBB, may not satisfy enthusiasts looking for top tier sustained right performance ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:28
you will run into various problems to do with heat buildup and thermal throttling ▶ DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure @ 12:49
this 2TB variant only has a single NAND chip. Having double 1TB NAND chips would actually be faster here because it will work like having two lanes on the highway instead of just one ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 2:43
when running prolonged benchmarks, the lack of DRAM slightly impacted consistency during extreme multitasking ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:54
in the long run it just isn't as fast as something like the Western Digital when it comes to the right speeds ▶ DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure @ 12:54
it will still run when plugged in. However, the speed will not be high, so I will not recommend it ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 1:39

Features (9)

doesn't bring anything groundbreaking ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:58
essentially what the 990 Evo should have been but it feels a bit late to the party ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 9:04
some people would be disappointed ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 9:36
no onboard DRAM instead drawing system memory to operate efficiently ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 1:00
DRAM-less ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 3:19
not using RAM cache ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 6:49
doesn't have cache memory ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 18:47
does not have ram ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 8:17
do not recommend it ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 1:07

Price (7)

this drive's only real downfall is the fact that it's arriving more than a third of the way through 2025 giving a number of its competitors almost 2 years head start ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 12:39
not the most budget friendly ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 4:11
pricing might raise some eyebrows especially when competitors offer similar Specs for Less ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 8:51
this purchase really isn't worth it ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 1:48
do not recommend it at all for this price ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 17:39
expensive ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 15:46
Even if it had more RAM I still see it as expensive ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 18:24

Compatibility (6)

it does not develop all The power of the Express 5 PC ▶ Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español @ 0:56
didn't work on their motherboard because it's a 5.0 ▶ SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe I @ 0:47
honestly kind of overkill for a PS5 ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 7:53
it will definitely be higher when compared to PC Gen 4 ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 4:16
5.0 only uses two lanes ▶ NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJO @ 12:21
If everyone's machine is too old, we will have to work hard to sacrifice a little bit in terms of speed ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 5:32

Power Consumption (4)

the way dissipated heat is perhaps not as good as it could have been ▶ Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review @ 10:20
the device tends to run hot ▶ ✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 @ 3:48
copper might technically conduct heat a little better but nickel gets the job done ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 7:24
without any heat sinks... it definitely needs some sort of cooling ▶ You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! @ 4:11

Durability (3)

under heavy load the controller chip on samsung and 70 evo plus can easily reach 200 degrees fahrenheit or 94 degrees celsius and it's definitely not a healthy temperature ▶ Stop your Samsung NVMe SSD from Overheating and Thermal Thro @ 1:12
the 990 Pro does get super hot ▶ DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure @ 11:17
600 terabyt written endurance rating is decent but not exceptional for heavy users ▶ Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 @ 9:10

Software (2)

the software is mostly useful if you're using this SSD on a PC ▶ Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] @ 8:09
while the Magician software is robust, it does lean a little heavier on casual users than power tweakers ▶ Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade @ 2:36

Form Factor (1)

one of them might have a heating that might not fit in your case ▶ SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 @ 12:41

Capacity (1)

This speed seems to be different from what is written on the box. ▶ Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn! @ 2:21

Review sources

Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Review – Still the Fastest Upgrade for PCs in 2025? by Reviewsinside — 20 pros, 6 cons
SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive Review Tests by Bagz And President Ross — 14 pros, 7 cons
SAMSUNG is BACK!! 👉 BEST SSD in the WORLD?? | Samsung 9100 Pro [Gen 5] NVME Review by Tech Notice — 13 pros, 7 cons
NUEVO SSD SAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS, NO ES RECOMENDABLE PERO MEJORA A SU PREDECESOR by DarkGamer Geek — 9 pros, 9 cons
Samsung 990 Evo Plus - Hơn 2 Triệu Thì Nên Mua SSD Này Luôn!!! by TNC Channel — 11 pros, 4 cons
Samsung 9100 Pro Gen5 SSD Review by NASCompares — 11 pros, 3 cons
Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5 review completa en español by Gameit ES — 9 pros, 3 cons
✅Best M.2 NVMe SSDs For Gaming 2025 by Foremost Picks — 9 pros, 2 cons
Find the BEST NVMe SSD for your Gaming PC in 2025 by Shop Wisely — 7 pros, 4 cons
New New Favorite M.2 SSD - Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - with External Enclosure Speed Test on Mac by Craig Neidel — 10 pros, 0 cons
You should consider this - Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD review! by NL Tech — 6 pros, 4 cons
Which SSD Is Best for PS5? [Watch This Before You Buy!] by Consumer Help — 6 pros, 3 cons
DON'T Use This NVMe SSD Inside Your Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure For Your Mac by David “DEVO” Harry — 0 pros, 5 cons
Stop your Samsung NVMe SSD from Overheating and Thermal Throttling by Electronics&Computers — 0 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung 990 EVO worth buying?

Based on 14 independent YouTube reviews, the Samsung 990 EVO scores 3.7/5 with 125 positive and 59 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #58 in the SSDs category.

What do reviewers like most about the Samsung 990 EVO?

The most praised aspects are performance, other, power consumption — Performance (45 mentions), Other (21 mentions), Power Consumption (15 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Samsung 990 EVO?

Reviewers most frequently criticize performance, features — Performance (26 mentions), Features (9 mentions).

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