Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung NVMe SSD is generally well-received, with many users praising its speed, value, and reliability as an upgrade from older drives. However, some users report compatibility issues with USB adapters and occasional failures, with one unit failing after a few months. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious upgrades, but be aware of potential quirks.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
- Easy installation
- Improves system performance
Cons
- Compatibility issues with USB adapters
- Occasional failures
- Questionable authenticity stickers
- Poor packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | Samsung PM9B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | No data | |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 2 |
| 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong speed (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.
