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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 980 PRO

84.8 Laptops Score
1TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,000 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this ▼

The PCIe 4.0 interface delivers 7000 MB/s reads and 5000 MB/s writes, with a nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label for stable thermal control. The 1TB capacity, 600 TBW endurance, and hardware encryption make it a reliable choice for demanding workloads. Best for gamers and video editors who need sustained high-speed storage for large files and heavy applications.

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Samsung SSD

83.4 Laptops Score
1TBPCIe 3.0 x4M.23,500 MB/sDRAM cache
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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 PM9A1

70.7 Laptops Score
2TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,000 MB/s
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Samsung 970 EVO

69.4 Laptops Score
1TBPCIe 3.0 x4M.2 22803,400 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung 870 QVO

68.3 Laptops Score
4TBSATA III2.5"560 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung SSD

68 Laptops Score
500GBPCIeM.23,200 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung 960 PRO

66.9 Laptops Score
1TBPCIe 3.0 x4M.23,500 MB/s
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Samsung SSD

66 Laptops Score
1TBSATA IIIM.2550 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung 860 Pro Series

63.7 Laptops Score
1TBSATA III2.5"560 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung PM9A3

60 Laptops Score
1.9TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2
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Samsung 850 EVO

58.2 Laptops Score
1TBSATA III2.5"540 MB/s
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Samsung 883 DCT

53.3 Laptops Score
1.92TBSATA III2.5"560 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this ▼

The 1.92TB capacity pairs with 560 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, plus 98K random read IOPS, driven by Samsung's 3-bit MLC V-NAND and a DRAM cache. End-to-end data protection and power-loss protection keep data consistent across the transfer path, backed by a 2733 TBW endurance rating and a 5-year warranty. This drive suits workstation builders or data center admins needing reliable SATA storage for high-volume workloads, though its portable use scores low at 14.1/100.

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Samsung SSD

53.1 Laptops Score
512GBSATA III2.5"550 MB/sDRAM cache
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