Samsung has new 990 EVO M.2 Internal SSDs that are available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. They were designed to be reliable, everyday SDD options for anyone creating content or playing video games.
The SSDs feature PCIe 4.0 x4- and PCIe 5.0 x2-compatible M.2 2280 slots. The NVMe 2.0 SSD delivers claimed speeds of up to 5000 MB/s sequential read and 4200 MB/s sequential write which is about 43% and 30% faster than the 970 EVO, respectively. It also claimed to have around 70% better power efficiency and features Modern Standby, allowing it to stay connected while in low-power mode.
Key features
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 | NVMe 2.0
- Sequential Reads up to 5000 MB/s
- Sequential Writes up to 4200 MB/s
- Up to 1200TB TBW (Total Bytes Written)
- Samsung V-NAND Flash Technology
- AES 256-Bit Encryption
By supporting two PCIe 5.0 lanes, this M.2 2280 SSD produces less heat than x4 drives, making it ideal for ultra-thin laptops. This design also avoids performance drops with most RAID systems. You can also access to AES-256 encryption via TCG/Opal 2.0 and MS eDrive. Additionally, the 1200TB TBW (Total Bytes Written) rating helps to ensure a long operational life.
Price & Availability
The Samsung 990 EVO M.2 Internal SSD are available for the following prices:
