Internal SSDs
Capacity, interface & endurance
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
Best forA mature high-performance PCIe 4.0 desktop or laptop SSD
The 2TB 990 Pro is a strong PCIe 4.0 drive for a demanding PC, supported by Samsung’s management software. Ordinary loading times may not justify a large premium over another good Gen4 SSD. Compare it with the SN850X at the same capacity and include a heatsink if your system needs one.
- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 ×4
- Sequential read claim
- Up to 7,450 MB/s
- Endurance claim
- 1,200 TBW for 2TB
Reasons to choose it
- Strong PCIe 4.0 performance
- Samsung management software
Before you buy
No heatsink in this variant
3 review sourcesWD_BLACK SN8100 2TB
Best forCompare this with the 9100 Pro for a demanding Gen5 workstation.
For a gaming upgrade, a cheaper SN850X or 990 Pro may deliver more useful value without the Gen5 premium.
- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 ×4 / NVMe
- Sequential read claim
- Up to 14,900 MB/s
- Endurance claim
- 1,200 TBW
Reasons to choose it
- Very high transfer-speed ceiling
- Improved Gen5 efficiency
Before you buy
Premium price for ordinary workloads
2 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.