Samsung 990 EVO 1TB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 Internal SSD
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Our take on the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 Internal SSD
The Samsung 990 EVO is a 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD that runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, so it fits both current and newer laptop and desktop slots. It is a mid-tier drive: far faster than SATA and older PCIe 3.0 drives, but below Samsung's 990 Pro on sustained writes and endurance. It suits gamers, students and office users who want fast boots and app loads without paying flagship prices. Reviewers rate it as a reliable, cool-running everyday drive; heavy video editors and workstation users are usually steered to the Pro line instead.
- Sequential reads around 5,000 MB/s, a clear step up from PCIe 3.0 drives
- Works in PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 slots
- Runs cool and draws little power, good for laptops
- Single-sided M.2 2280 design fits thin laptops
- Samsung Magician software for health checks, firmware and over-provisioning
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What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers describe the 990 EVO as a solid, dependable everyday SSD. It boots fast, stays cool and installs without fuss, but it is not the drive to pick for sustained heavy writes.
- SpeedPraisedReviewers say everyday reads and game loads feel fast and responsive.
- Sustained writesCriticisedLong file transfers slow down once the cache fills, well short of Pro-class drives.
- Heat and powerPraisedOwners report it runs cool and barely affects laptop battery life.
Questions and answers
- Is the 990 EVO fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. Load times and level streaming are close to other PCIe 4.0 drives, and the gap to flagship SSDs is small in games.
- How does it compare with the 990 Pro?
- The 990 Pro is faster in sustained writes and has higher endurance and a DRAM cache. The 990 EVO is cheaper, cooler and enough for everyday use.
- Will it fit my laptop?
- It is a single-sided M.2 2280 drive, so it fits most laptops with a full-length M.2 slot. Check that your slot supports NVMe.
- Does it work in a PCIe 5.0 slot?
- Yes, it runs at PCIe 5.0 x2 there, which gives similar bandwidth to PCIe 4.0 x4. It is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. No heatsink or mounting screw is included, so reuse the screw from your motherboard or laptop.
- Do I need to clone my old drive?
- Not required, but Samsung Magician and Data Migration software can copy your existing system over. A clean Windows install also works.
