Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7100/6800 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 1TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 Pro 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 Pro 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7100/6800 MB/s | 7450/6900 MB/s |
Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −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 Pro 1TB
Which is better, Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 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 Pro 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Corsair MP600 Pro XT 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 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.