Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD is widely praised for its exceptional speed, cool operation, and reliability, making it a top choice for gaming and heavy workloads. However, several reviewers warn that the drive may ship with outdated firmware that can cause rapid health degradation, urging immediate updates via Samsung Magician. Despite this caveat, most users recommend it for home use and high-performance builds, noting its value on sale and compatibility with various motherboards.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Cool operation
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Outdated firmware on arrival
- Potential rapid health degradation
- Not ideal for mission-critical use
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
Most users are satisfied with this SSD, especially for upgrades in Lenovo Legion Go, Raspberry Pi, and other mini PCs, citing good speed and value. However, a few critical reviews mention early failures and compatibility issues, which temper the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Good speed
- Great value for money
- Works well in Lenovo Legion Go
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
- Good form factor (2242)
Cons
- Early failure risk
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Runs hot under load
- Double-sided design may cause fit issues
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 PRO | KingSpec 128GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2242 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | Samsung | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
