Samsung 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q2 202692/1005.0★5 reviews

   Buyers in this period praise the 980 Pro's speed, value, and PS5 compatibility. Refurbished units arrived nearly new with low writes. One mentions a firmware issue, but it was fixable.

   • 👍Fast read/write speeds (5,000-7,000 MB/s) and reliable performance over time, including on PS5.
   • 👍Refurbished units from Best Buy are like new, with minimal writes and significant savings.
   • 🤔Firmware issue can corrupt drives, but updating firmware resolves it; buyers advise checking.
   • 👍Good value, especially when discounted or refurbished, compared to HDDs and other SSDs.
2. Q1 202678/1004.5★27 reviews

   Buyers praise the SSD's speed, PS5 compatibility, and Samsung's warranty service, but a few report sudden failures and performance issues on Gen3 systems.

   • 👍Exceptional read/write speeds, often exceeding specs, with fast boot and game load times.
   • 👍Works well in PS5, doubling storage with fast game transfers and loading.
   • 🤔Warranty honored for failed drives, but some units die unexpectedly; replacement not always available.
   • 👎A few drives failed shortly after purchase, with data loss and no fix.
3. Q2 202195/1005.0★4 reviews

   Buyers in Q2 2021 praised the SSD's exceptional speed, especially with PCIe 4.0, and recommended it. They noted installation nuances like thermal pads and slot selection, but overall satisfaction was high.

   • 👍Exceptional speed, often described as fastest or ludicrous, especially in PCIe 4.0 slots.
   • 🤔Installation requires attention: thermal pads, M-keyed single-sided design, and ensuring correct PCIe slot for full speed.
   • 👍High recommendation; buyers would purchase again, noting value for performance.
   • 👎Some users reported lower speeds, likely due to using PCIe 3.0 slots, not the drive's fault.