Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
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
ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this Orico SSD to be a great value, especially for upgrading older laptops with mechanical drives. It significantly improves boot times and transfer speeds, and the included screws and screwdriver are appreciated. Some concerns exist about longevity and one DOA unit, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast boot times
- Easy installation
- Included screws and screwdriver
- Good transfer speeds
Cons
- Potential longevity concerns
- One DOA unit reported
- Not as fast as NVMe
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | ORICO Y20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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)
ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average speed (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.
