Corsair
Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7100/6800 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Samsung
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB 86
vs 86 Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Score breakdown
Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7100/6800 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Which is better, Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.