Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are generally very satisfied with this Samsung SSD, praising its fast read/write speeds, easy installation, and good value for budget builds. Some note that a DRAM-equipped alternative like the 990 EVO PLUS is close in price and might be a better choice, and a few mention minor setup quirks like needing extra screws or firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a solid, reliable drive for gaming and general storage expansion.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for budget
- Reliable Samsung quality
- Great for gaming storage
Cons
- DRAM-less design
- Requires firmware update
- Extra screws needed
- Heatsink installation tricky
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Patriot SSD, praising its speed, easy installation, and value for money. It has successfully revived older computers, with boot times dropping dramatically. A few noted it's not mind-blowing but meets expectations for a SATA SSD. Overall, it's a reliable and affordable upgrade.
Pros
- Fast boot and load times
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
- Reliable performance
- Compatible with older computers
Cons
- Not mind-blowing speed
- Long-term durability unproven
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | Patriot P220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average speed (28th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
