SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
88 Overall Score
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Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
Users generally praise the Samsung 990 SSD for its speed, reliability, and stability, noting fast file transfers and game load times. Some mention it runs hot under load, and a few find it pricey or not as fast as advertised for gaming. Overall, it's seen as a solid, long-lasting drive for various uses.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Reliable and stable
- Good for gaming
- Handles heat well
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Pricey compared to alternatives
- Gaming speed not as advertised
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Heat management 4
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Compatibility 3
Scores
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Specifications
| SanDisk 2TB SSD | Samsung 990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong speed (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk 2TB SSD
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.