Kingston
Kingston KC3000 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7000/7000 MB/s · 4TB
86
/ 100
From $360
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, Kingston KC3000 4TB 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 Kingston KC3000 4TB 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
Kingston KC3000 4TB 86
vs 86 Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Score breakdown
Kingston KC3000 4TB
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 | Kingston KC3000 4TB | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7000/7000 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Kingston KC3000 4TB
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: Kingston KC3000 4TB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Which is better, Kingston KC3000 4TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kingston KC3000 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Kingston KC3000 4TB 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 Kingston KC3000 4TB 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.