When the Samsung 990 Pro SSD first came out a few years back, its starting point was around $300 for the 2TB model, an enormous cost for everyone except the most dedicated users. Fast forward to today, and this top-end drive has seen its cost decline continually but never quite to the level it is at now. Amazon is currently offering the 2TB version for just $149, which makes a two-year low even beating out previous Black Friday and Prime Day deals.
Ultra Fast SSD
This SSD is built into speed and performance, and the 990 Pro features PCIe Gen4 technology that unlocks read speeds to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds to 6,900 MB/s. These figures put the 990 Pro at the top of the consumer SSD performance class and make it ideal for extreme gaming, video editing, data analysis and any other task where one wants fast access to large files. With respect to the predecessor 980 Pro, the 990 Pro provides more than a 55% boost in random performance.
The most surprising aspect of 990 Pro is its power specification efficiency: Samsung has been able to improve performance per watt by up to 50% over the previous generation so your system runs faster and more efficiently. This efficiency extends battery life in mobile devices and reduces heat generated which translates to stable performance even under extended use. The drive is available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB (all of them are on sale at Amazon) so you can choose the perfect capacity for your needs.
The drive is built with high-quality parts and has sophisticated heat dissipation technology that maintains temperatures in check even with extended usage. It guarantees even performance and increases the lifespan of the SSD. Samsung backs the 990 Pro with a comprehensive 5-year warranty which gives customers confidence and peace of mind in their buying decision. The drive is compatible with a wide range of systems, from PCs to Macs, and even present-day gaming consoles like the PS5, if you happen to own an appropriate M.2 slot.
At its current $149 price on Amazon—the lowest in two years—it’s a bargain that no one can pass up.
