2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9E2T0BW
A 2 TB NVMe SSD rated up to 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, with TLC V-NAND and a 1,200 TB write rating. It has no factory heatsink.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specifications2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW
A 2 TB NVMe SSD rated up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, with TLC V-NAND and a 1,200 TB write rating. It has no factory heatsink.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Compare the exact capacity and cache state. After-buffer claims differ from cached peaks; workload, free space, host and test method affect results. A write buffer is not onboard DRAM or a guarantee of sustained application speed.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresCompare the exact capacity and cache state. After-buffer claims differ from cached peaks; workload, free space, host and test method affect results. A write buffer is not onboard DRAM or a guarantee of sustained application speed.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetManufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Official feature block lists the label and thermal management. Samsung's 70% efficiency example uses 1 TB models, not this 2 TB drive.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 20000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup, not measured application latency.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 90000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup with TurboWrite active.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Official EVO feature block lists Modern Standby. Full platform and operating-system support is required.
Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
32 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Samsung 990 EVO | Samsung 990 EVO Plus |
|---|---|---|
Capacity SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
SSD / HDD SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | SSD | SSD |
Interface and version SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe |
Form factor SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensions SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Datasheet maximum envelope; the product page's 80 × 22 mm figures are not labelled as maximum tolerances. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm |
Factory heatsink SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · This bare module has no factory heatsink. A thermal label is not an enclosure. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | No | No |
Earlier PCIe support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | PCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4 | PCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4 |
Thermal designDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Official feature block lists the label and thermal management. Samsung's 70% efficiency example uses 1 TB models, not this 2 TB drive. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard | Nickel-coated controller |
Maximum drive weight SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 9 g | 9 g |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s cached sequential write | Up to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6300 MB/s cached sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 5000 MB/s | 7250 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 4200 MB/s | 6300 MB/s |
Rated random readDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 700000 IOPS | 1000000 IOPS |
Rated random writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 800000 IOPS | 1350000 IOPS |
Rated random read, QD1 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 20000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup, not measured application latency. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 20000 IOPS | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Rated random write, QD1 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 90000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup with TurboWrite active. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 90000 IOPS | Not listed by the manufacturer |
NAND type SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Samsung V-NAND TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
Cache arrangement SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · HMB uses host memory; it is not a stated onboard DRAM capacity. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) |
Controller SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Samsung in-house controller | Samsung in-house controller |
Write-buffer technologyDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Intelligent TurboWrite | Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty | 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply | 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply |
Limited warranty time SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Warranty write threshold SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limitSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty | 1200 TB | 1200 TB |
Manufacturer application scope SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Client PCs | Client PCs |
Manufacturer MTBF rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 1,500,000 hours | 1,500,000 hours |
Hardware encryption support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 | AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 |
TRIM support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Yes | Yes |
S.M.A.R.T. support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Yes | Yes |
Garbage collection SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | Yes | Yes |
Drive management software SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Samsung Magician | Samsung Magician |
Modern Standby support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Official EVO feature block lists Modern Standby. Full platform and operating-system support is required. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Yes | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Installation kit included SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | No | No |
World Wide Name support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | No | No |
Device sleep support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Yes | Yes |
Included cloning software SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Samsung Magician data migration | Samsung Magician data migration |
Operating temperature SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 0–70 °C is the S.M.A.R.T. operating temperature with airflow recommended, not an independent cooling measurement. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Published power conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 5.5 W active read; 4.7 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep | 4.6 W active read; 4.2 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep |
Storage temperature SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | −40–85 °C | −40–85 °C |
Humidity range SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 5–95% | 5–95% |
Non-operating shock rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes |
Non-operating vibration rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz |
Allowable supply voltage SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 3.3 V ±5% | 3.3 V ±5% |
NVMe interface protocol version SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | 2.0 | 2.0 |
DRAM cache present SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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DRAM cache capacity SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct. Samsung 990 EVO — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO — capacity-specific datasheetSamsung 990 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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