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Samsung 990 EVO Plus

99 Laptops Score
2TBPCIe 5.0 x4M.2 22807,250 MB/s
Why we recommend this

The Samsung 990 EVO Plus hits 7,250 MB/s reads and 6,300 MB/s writes with a nickel-coated controller that cuts power use by 73%, keeping thermals low. It supports both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2, and its 2TB capacity pairs with Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 for large-file transfers. Best for laptop users and budget-conscious builders who need fast, efficient storage for daily tasks and gaming.

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Samsung 9100 PRO

91.4 Laptops Score
8TBPCIe 5.0 x4M.214,800 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung 990 Pro

90.1 Laptops Score
4TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,450 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this ▼

The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers 7450 MB/s reads and 6900 MB/s writes, with a nickel coated controller for thermal control and 2400 TBW endurance. Its DRAM cache and TLC NAND support heavy workloads, while Samsung Magician software adds drive health monitoring and optimization tools. Best for gamers and video editors who need a high-capacity 4TB drive with sustained performance and a 5-year warranty.

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Samsung SSD

83.4 Laptops Score
1TBPCIe 3.0 x4M.23,500 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung 980 PRO

81.1 Laptops Score
2TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,000 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this ▼

The 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive hits 7000 MB/s reads and 5100 MB/s writes, backed by TLC NAND, a DRAM cache, and Samsung's nickel-coated Elpis controller for sustained throughput. Its integrated heatsink and slim 8.6mm housing fit the PlayStation 5 directly, while Samsung Magician software adds drive health monitoring and firmware updates. Best for PS5 owners or PC builders who need a high-capacity, thermally controlled SSD for heavy gaming and graphics workloads without performance drops.

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Samsung 870 EVO

71.2 Laptops Score
2TBSATA III2.5"560 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this ▼

The 2TB SATA III drive hits 560 MB/s reads and 530 MB/s writes, with a 2,400 TBW endurance rating and a 5-year warranty, backed by a DRAM cache and TLC NAND for sustained performance. Its 1,500,000-hour MTBF and hardware encryption add reliability and security, while Samsung Magician software simplifies drive management and updates. Best for desktop and laptop users upgrading from HDDs or older SSDs who need a dependable, high-capacity SATA drive for everyday tasks and 8K video editing.

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Samsung Portable SSD T9

39 Laptops Score
2TBUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2External2,000 MB/s
Why we recommend this ▼

The Samsung Portable SSD T9 hits 2,000 MB/s read and 1,950 MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, with MLC NAND and hardware encryption for sustained creative workloads. Its Dynamic Thermal Guard keeps temperatures controlled during long transfers, while Magician Software adds firmware updates and drive health monitoring. Best for video editors and photographers who need fast, reliable external storage for large 4K files on the go.

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