The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is a 1TB internal solid state drive for desktop PCs and laptops with a compatible M.2 slot. It suits people upgrading a system for everyday computing, creative work or gaming who want fast storage for applications and files.

With sequential read speeds of up to 7,150 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s, the drive is designed to move large files and load data quickly. Its PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 interface supports compatible systems across those generations, while Samsung V-NAND TLC and Host Memory Buffer support its storage and cache operation. Samsung Magician software provides tools to manage the SSD, check drive health and update firmware.

Key features

• 1TB capacity for applications, games and other files
• Sequential read speeds of up to 7,150 MB/s
• Sequential write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s
• PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0 interface
• M.2 2280 form factor for compatible desktop PCs and laptops
• Random read performance of up to 850,000 IOPS and random write performance of up to 1,350,000 IOPS at 4KB QD32
• AES 256-bit encryption and TCG/Opal support
• 5-year limited warranty or 600TBW, whichever comes first

Compatibility

Check that your computer has an M.2 2280 slot and supports the PCIe interface. The drive can operate in supported PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 5.0 systems; actual performance depends on the system hardware and configuration. Samsung Magician is available for SSD management. Good to know: Samsung states that an installation kit is not available, so check your system’s mounting requirements before fitting the drive.

In the box

• Samsung 990 EVO Plus
• Warranty Statement

Specifications

For a compatible system, the 990 EVO Plus offers high-speed storage in a compact M.2 format, backed by Samsung’s management software and a stated endurance warranty.