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Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 2 TB, PCIe 4.0, 7,450 MB/s Read, 6,900 MB/s Write, Internal SSD, for Gaming and Video Editing, MZ-V9P2T0BW
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Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD (MZ-V9P2T0BW)

Status: Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD (2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe): Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, $412.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:13 UTC (price may vary). A matching listing is live on eBay.

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Bottom line: The Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD: 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write on the 2TB model; main trade-off: PCIe 4.0, not 5.0 — no headroom on newer 5.0 boards.

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 — $412.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:13 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $412.99

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: SAMSUNG 990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 2TB — $499.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:13 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $499.00

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB — $389.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $389.99
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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write on the 2TB model
  • ✓ Heat spreader plus Dynamic Thermal Guard limits sustained-load throttling
  • ✓ Rated for up to 1,200 TB written endurance
  • ✓ Samsung Magician handles firmware, health, and tuning free

Cons

  • ✗ PCIe 4.0, not 5.0 — no headroom on newer 5.0 boards
  • ✗ M.2 2280 heat spreader can foul some GPU-adjacent slots
  • ✗ Peak 6,900 MB/s write applies to the 2TB variant only
  • ✗ Magician software is Windows-focused, limiting Linux and Mac users

Manufacturer description

Powerful NVMe SSD of the 4th PCI Express generation for demanding 4K video and 3D graphics editing and high-end gaming. Stunning speed: read/write speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s (2TB variant). High reliability thanks to heat spreader and dynamic thermal guard technology for protection against overheating as well as up to 1200 TB total bytes writing

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the ssds & storage category. Samsung's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?

Up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write. Those figures are specific to the 2TB variant; smaller capacities rate lower write speeds.

Will the 990 PRO work in a PCIe 5.0 motherboard?

Yes. It is a PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 drive and PCIe slots are backward and forward compatible, though it will run at its 4.0 speeds rather than 5.0 speeds.

Does it overheat during long video exports?

Samsung ships it with a heat spreader and Dynamic Thermal Guard technology specifically to protect against overheating during sustained transfers like 4K exports.

How long will this drive last?

Samsung rates it for up to 1,200 TB total bytes written. Check the product listing for current warranty terms, which are set by Samsung and vary by region.

Do I need to install Samsung Magician?

It is optional and free. Magician optimizes performance and delivers firmware updates, but the drive works as standard NVMe storage without it.

Video review

Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD Review - Versus 22 Other Drives — Techtesters on YouTube

Key Features

  • Powerful NVMe SSD of the 4th PCI Express generation for demanding 4K video and 3D graphics editing and high-end gaming.
  • Stunning speed: read/write speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s (2TB variant).
  • High reliability thanks to heat spreader and dynamic thermal guard technology for protection against overheating as well as up to 1200 TB total bytes writing
  • Storage capacity of up to 2 TB in compact M.2 form factor (2280), suitable for high-performance PCs and ultrabooks.
  • The free Samsung Magician software optimises performance for you and keeps the drive up to date with updates.

Full Specifications

Size2 TB
BrandSamsung
ColorBlack
ModelMZ-V9P2T0BW
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2022-11-18T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerSamsung
ItemPartNumberMZ-V9P2T0BW
Full listing titleSamsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 2 TB, PCIe 4.0, 7,450 MB/s Read, 6,900 MB/s Write, Internal SSD, for Gaming and Video Editing, MZ-V9P2T0BW

Performance Data

View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.

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