The Fastest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Is on Sale Today: Save $120 Off the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro

The Amazon Spring Sale is your chance to snag the top-rated PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD at a significant discount. The Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) is currently available for just $279.99, reflecting a $120 instant discount. If you prefer added thermal management, you can opt for the version with a preinstalled heatsink for an additional $20. While there are less expensive options on the market, the 990 Pro stands out as one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs available, making it an ideal choice for expanding storage in your PlayStation 5 or serving as a high-performance boot drive for your gaming PC.

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PS5 SSD for $279.99

### Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

0$399.99 save 30%$279.99 at AmazonWith Heatsink### Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

0$409.99 save 27%$299.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Pro is the next generation following the acclaimed 980 Pro, boasting a remarkable 50% improvement in performance per watt. It delivers blazing sequential read speeds of 7,450MB/s and write speeds of 6,900MB/s, with random read/write speeds of 1400K/1550K IOPS. Unlike many competitors, Samsung's components are manufactured in-house, utilizing the cutting-edge Samsung Pascal controller and 7th gen TLC NAND flash chips. While SSDs like the WD Black SN850X and the SK Hynix P41 Platinum are formidable, the Samsung 990 Pro consistently outshines them in performance benchmarks.

Is the Samsung 990 Pro Compatible with the PS5?

The Samsung 990 Pro is an exceptional choice for your PS5. Although its performance exceeds the capabilities of the PS5's internal SSD, making it somewhat overkill, its current price makes it a cost-effective option compared to slower alternatives. Sony recommends using an SSD with a heatsink, and this model comes equipped with a slim, all-metal heatsink that fits perfectly in the PS5. With its rated 5,500MB/s read speed, it meets and exceeds Sony's specifications, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.

Other Excellent SSD Alternatives:

### Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

6$184.99 save 30%$129.99 at Amazon### Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

2$349.99 save 29%$249.99 at Amazon

Samsung's latest offering, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is also on sale. You can grab the 2TB model for $129.99 or the 4TB model for $249.99, both at significant discounts. Although it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, it still offers impressive sequential speeds of up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write, making it a great choice for both gaming PCs and PS5 consoles. The 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive, but it supports HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate, ensuring gamers won't notice any performance difference.

SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $129.99

### SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD

11$149.99 save 13%$129.99 at Amazon

The 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD is now available for just $129.99, a compelling deal for its performance level. As one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market, it includes a DRAM cache and is significantly less expensive than similar models like the Samsung 990 Pro and WD SN850X. Although SK Hynix might not be as well-known as some other brands, it is a major player in the flash memory industry, being one of the world's largest memory chipmakers.

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