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SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | Gen 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade...

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Cloning Software

Customers are highly satisfied with the cloning software provided by Samsung, Magician, which they find user-friendly and effective for cloning their old SSDs onto the new 990 EVO Plus drive. Some customers have noted that the performance of the drive can be affected by the lower-spec Piccolo controller during file copying but overall are pleased with the seamless data migration experience offered by Magician.

Temperature Management

Customers are impressed with the effective temperature management of the SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD, as reported by multiple sensors for both NAND chip and controller, resulting in cooler operation compared to previous models. Some recommend using thermal pads or heatsinks for optimal performance.

Easy Installation

Customers have reported a seamless installation process for the SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD, with no complications or issues encountered during setup. The drive was easily installed on various motherboards and computers, resulting in improved boot times and overall system performance.

Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD 4TB, praising its premium design, solid construction, and high-quality materials. Some customers have noted that it is a worthwhile investment due to its impressive performance and long warranty period. However, a few customers were disappointed that one screw was missing during delivery.

Speed

Customers are highly satisfied with the speed of the Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD, reporting it to be significantly faster than their previous drives and noticeably improving load times and file transfers. Some customers also appreciate its affordability for the performance it offers. However, a few customers have mentioned concerns about the packaging and temperature during use.

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Quality

Construction is very solid and installation was a breeze.

Easy to install and worked with no issues.

Replaced crucial t500 2tb with samsung 990 evo plus 2tb due to the fact that when writing to the crucial drive, after writing a... Read More

I was looking to upgrade the ssd on my laptop, as the poor 1tb pm9a1 was completely filled to the brim.

Price

Great price for the amount of storage.

For the price, it’s a fantastic deal—great performance without breaking the bank.

Ok value for the money, but would only purchase if found on sale or you were desperate.

I do like the price of the item, ease of install.

Shipping

It arrived very quickly, much earlier than the scheduled date.

Showed up on time and works as advertised!

However, the delivery upset me as i was to get it the same day, and the delivery driver said "no secure place to leave item" fi... Read More

But over all i am happy with my product, just was not happy with delivery.

Packaging/appearance

I cam very well packaged and is more hefty than it looks.

I initially ordered an sk hynix ssd, and was immediately disappointed by the fact the box advertised 2tb, but upon opening, it ... Read More

I left a star off cuz it wasn't packaged very well and the ssd itself wasn't secure in the packaging.

The product is new, unopened, and in perfect condition, including the box.

Competitiveness

Unlike its predecessors, the samsung 980 and 990 evo, the new 990 evo plus is a strong competitor in the pcie 4.

This nvme ssd itself is happy in all of the sockets i tried, and achieves close to its stated specs, so they're much better tha... Read More

I tried it in both a usb enclosure and a thunderbolt 4 enclosure, both from orico.

Not more than a couple other brands i would be on the same level for reliability.

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This product had a total of 3,227 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 26 2025.