Samsung 990 EVO Plus2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW- Rated sequential read
- 7250 MB/sThis one: 5000 MB/s
- Rated sequential write
- 6300 MB/sThis one: 4200 MB/s
STORAGE
Samsung 990 EVO
2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · Samsung part MZ-V9E2T0BW
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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Samsung 990 EVO Plus2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW
MSI SPATIUM M4612 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4This one: PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
- Warranty write threshold
- 450 TBThis one: 1200 TB
MSI SPATIUM M4702 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.3This one: PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
- Rated sequential write
- 4400 MB/sThis one: 4200 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,200 MB/s sequential write, with up to 700,000 random read and 800,000 random write IOPS.
Runs over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2 and also works in PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, with TLC V-NAND and a five-year warranty covering up to 1,200 TB written.
Before you buy
Its PCIe 5.0 mode uses two lanes rather than four, and rated speeds top out at 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write.
Samsung specifies Host Memory Buffer caching and lists no onboard DRAM for this drive. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9E2T0BW
45 specifications in 7 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Capacity & format
15 items
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.
- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.
- DRAM cache present
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.
- Drive dimensions
- 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Datasheet maximum envelope; the product page's 80 × 22 mm figures are not labelled as maximum tolerances.
- NAND type
- Samsung V-NAND TLC
Manufacturer terminology.
- Cache arrangement
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
HMB uses host memory; it is not a stated onboard DRAM capacity.
- Factory heatsink
- No
This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.
- Controller
- Samsung in-house controller
Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node.
Source - DRAM cache capacity
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.
- Earlier PCIe support
- PCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4
PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation.
Source - Thermal design
- Heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Official feature block lists the label and thermal management. Samsung's 70% efficiency example uses 1 TB models, not this 2 TB drive.
Source - Maximum drive weight
- 9 g
UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 2.0
Performance
8 items
- Rated sequential read
- 5000 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 4200 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s cached sequential write
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.
- Rated random read
- 700000 IOPS
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.
- Rated random write
- 800000 IOPS
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.
- Rated random read, QD1
- 20000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 20000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup, not measured application latency.
- Rated random write, QD1
- 90000 IOPS
Manufacturer QD1 / one-thread 90000 IOPS under the same IOmeter/Ryzen/Windows setup with TurboWrite active.
- Write-buffer technology
- Intelligent TurboWrite
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.
Endurance & warranty
5 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 1200 TB
Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.
- Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.
- Manufacturer application scope
- Client PCs
Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee.
Source - Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 1,500,000 hours
Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Source
Power
4 items
- Published power conditions
- 5.5 W active read; 4.7 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep
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.
Source - Modern Standby support
- Yes
Official EVO feature block lists Modern Standby. Full platform and operating-system support is required.
Source - Allowable supply voltage
- 3.3 V ±5%
Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible.
Source - Device sleep support
- Yes
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.
Source
Features & software
6 items
- Hardware encryption support
- AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.
Source - Garbage collection
- Yes
Internal function, not a measured performance uplift.
Source - Drive management software
- Samsung Magician
Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements.
Source - World Wide Name support
- No
Product page states WWN is not supported.
Source
Environment & reliability
5 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow.
- Storage temperature
- −40–85 °C
Non-operating range, distinct from operation.
Source - Humidity range
- 5–95%
Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Source - Non-operating shock rating
- 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.
Source - Non-operating vibration rating
- 20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Installation kit included
- No
UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed.
Source - Included cloning software
- Samsung Magician data migration
The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements.
Source
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