The blazing-fast read and write speeds belonging to the Samsung 990 PRO make this PCIe Gen 4 SSD one of the most coveted products for any PC builder or laptop owner. With the latest $10 discount coupon available on Amazon, it brings the price of the 2TB version down to $159.99, which is the exact same as the much slower 990 EVO. In short, you are getting more for your money with the 990 PRO. Unfortunately, the same discount coupon is unavailable with the 4TB version, though we wish this was not the case.
Regardless, if you want to future-proof for storage for a few years, we highly recommend picking up the 4TB version, though when it comes to performance, it will matter little which storage variant you purchase because the lightning-quick read and write speeds remain the same at 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s, respectively. Compared to the 980 PRO, Samsung claims that the 990 PRO also gets a 50 percent increase in performance-per-watt.
A smart thermal solution incorporated by Samsung reduces the heat generated by the 990 PRO during read and write operations, though it is still good practice to use a capable heat spreader when the PCIe Gen 4 SSD gets installed in a desktop computer or laptop. The 990 PRO is also extremely power-efficient, consuming up to a measly 55mW when idle and up to 8.6W in Burst mode.
As for endurance, Samsung rates its high-end SSD to have an MTBF (Mean Time Before Fail) of 1.5 million hours, so based on this figure, it will take you years to wear out the drive. The Korean manufacturer also gives a 5-year limited warranty, irrespective of which 990 PRO version you purchase, giving you peace of mind every time. We have to remind our readers that the discount coupon can expire tonight, so make the most of this opportunity and get a high-performance PCIe Gen 4 SSD for a cheaper price.
Get the Samsung 2TB 990 PRO from Amazon (limited-time discount coupon available)
Get the Samsung 4TB 990 PRO from Amazon for $309.99 (comes without heatsink)
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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