Samsung 990 EVO Plus2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMeThis one: PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
- Rated sequential read
- 7250 MB/sThis one: 7450 MB/s
STORAGE
Samsung 990 PRO
2 TB · without factory heatsink · Samsung part MZ-V9P2T0BW
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD rated up to 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write, with TLC V-NAND, 2 GB LPDDR4 cache and a 1,200 TB write rating. This version has no factory heatsink.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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- Rated sequential write
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Key strengths
Rated up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 4.0 x4, with up to 1.4 million random read and 1.55 million random write IOPS.
TLC V-NAND with a 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache, plus a five-year warranty covering up to 1,200 TB written.
Before you buy
No factory heatsink, so plan for motherboard or case cooling. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.
It also works in PCIe 3.0 slots, but its rated speeds need a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · without factory heatsink · MZ-V9P2T0BW
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; usable formatted space is lower.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280Source
- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMeSource
- DRAM cache present
- Yes
The 2 TB technical column includes 2 GB LPDDR4. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result.
Source - Drive dimensions
- 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm
Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink.
Source - NAND type
- Samsung V-NAND TLCSource
- DRAM cache capacity
- 2 GB
LPDDR4 cache on the 2 TB configuration.
Source - Controller
- Samsung in-house controller
The manufacturer identifies only its own controller here. Samsung does not give a codename, process node or stepping.
Source - Earlier PCIe support
- PCIe Gen 3
Backward compatibility. Suitable NVMe host, lane allocation and physical clearance remain required; Gen 4 headline speeds are not promised on Gen 3.
Source - Factory heatsink
- No
This BW gallery and 2.3 mm bare-board specification show no factory heatsink. A heat-spreader label is not the taller CW heatsink. Host cooling may still be needed.
- Maximum drive weight
- 9 g
UK 2 TB page states maximum 9.0 g. This is an upper bound, not measured sample weight or packaged weight.
Source - Advertised thermal design
- Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
UK feature block describes these thermal measures. Samsung gives no measured temperatures.
Source - Cache arrangement
- 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
2 TB technical column: 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM. Separate from the variable Intelligent TurboWrite write buffer.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 2.0Source
Performance
8 items
- Rated sequential read
- 7450 MB/s
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims on a Ryzen 7 5800X / X570 / Windows 10 test system. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; speed varies with workload, firmware and system.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 6900 MB/s
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims on a Ryzen 7 5800X / X570 / Windows 10 test system. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; speed varies with workload, firmware and system.
Source - Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 7450 MB/s sequential read; up to 6900 MB/s cached sequential write
Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims on a Ryzen 7 5800X / X570 / Windows 10 test system. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; speed varies with workload, firmware and system.
Source - Rated random read
- 1400000 IOPS
Manufacturer up-to claim, QD32 / 16 threads; not a single-thread desktop result. IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 5800X / X570 Taichi, 32 GB DDR4-3600, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. Firmware, host and workload affect results.
Source - Rated random write
- 1550000 IOPS
Manufacturer up-to claim, QD32 / 16 threads with Intelligent TurboWrite active. Same disclosed IOmeter/Ryzen/X570 secondary-drive setup; not a post-cache sustained result.
Source - Rated random read, QD1
- 22000 IOPS
Manufacturer up-to claim at QD1 / one thread on the disclosed IOmeter 1.1.0 Ryzen/X570 secondary-drive setup. Separate from QD32 headline figures.
Source - Rated random write, QD1
- 80000 IOPS
Manufacturer up-to claim at QD1 / one thread, with Intelligent TurboWrite active on the disclosed secondary-drive test setup.
Source - Write-buffer technology
- Intelligent TurboWrite
Manufacturer write caching is active for peak write claims and operates only within a specific transfer size. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.
Source
Endurance & warranty
5 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 1200 TB
Terabytes written within the limited-warranty conditions. This is not predicted drive lifespan.
- Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Coverage ends at the time limit or write threshold, whichever occurs first; full Samsung terms and eligibility apply.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
- Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 1,500,000 hours
Statistical manufacturer rating, not the lifespan or guaranteed operating time of an individual drive.
Source - Manufacturer application scope
- Client PCs and PlayStation 5
Manufacturer-listed application class. The host needs compatible NVMe support, correct installation and cooling.
Source
Power
4 items
- Published power conditions
- 55 mW idle; 5.8 W active read; 5.1 W active write; 5 mW L1.2
2 TB datasheet column; idle requires APST on, active values are average read/write under the disclosed IOmeter/Ryzen/X570 test. These power states are not a constant everyday load.
Source - Device sleep support
- Yes
Manufacturer lists device sleep as supported. Host and operating-system support remain necessary; this is not a measured sleep-power result.
Source - Supply voltage
- 3.3 V ±5%
Manufacturer allowable supply voltage. Check a compatible M.2 NVMe host; this is not a voltage setting recommendation.
Source - Published system-level power
- 5.5 W average; 8.5 W maximum in burst mode
The UK page labels these as system-level average and burst figures and says hardware/configuration affect them. The datasheet separately reports active-read/write and idle states. The two sets use different conditions and are not a constant everyday load.
Source
Features & software
6 items
- Hardware encryption support
- AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Data-security features. Support does not mean encryption is enabled by default or that a particular host policy, OS or security certification is satisfied.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
TRIM support requires operating-system support. Not every enclosure or host supports it.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Drive monitoring support. Health reporting is not a prediction of remaining life.
Source - Garbage collection
- Yes
Listed as an internal drive function; Samsung gives no measured benefit.
Source - Drive management software
- Samsung Magician
UK feature inventory lists drive-health checks, benchmarks, firmware updates and encrypted-drive tools. Check the current software version and host support.
Source - World Wide Name support
- No
The UK specification lists WWN as not supported. This does not mean ordinary NVMe operation or drive identification is unsupported.
Source
Environment & reliability
5 items
- Storage temperature
- −40–85 °C
Non-operating range from the technical table; kept separate from operating temperature.
Source - Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Measured through S.M.A.R.T. temperature, with proper airflow recommended. This is not a cooling test.
Source - Non-operating shock rating
- 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Manufacturer non-operating test rating. No installed-PC durability or drop-test result is implied.
Source - Non-operating vibration rating
- 20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Manufacturer rating retains the stated frequency range; it is not interchangeable with tests using other protocols.
Source - Non-condensing humidity range
- 5–95%
Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Installation kit included
- No
The UK Accessories table lists no installation kit. Check the host supplies the required mounting hardware.
Source - Included cloning software
- Not provided
Samsung does not state this for this model. · Samsung does not list a bundled migration tool for this model. Health, firmware and optimization functions alone do not confirm migration support.
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