OWC
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
USB4 · 2800/2800 MB/s · 1TB
90
/ 100
From $306
VS
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB wins by 2
Samsung
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7,450/6,900 MB/s
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB lands at 90 and Samsung 990 Pro 2TB at 92. That puts Samsung 990 Pro 2TB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 990 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Best-in-class sustained speeds
- ✓1200 TBW endurance
- ✓Magician toolkit
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB 90
vs 92 Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
90 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
92 read 96
write 94
endurance 92
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB | Samsung 990 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Capacity | 1TB | — |
| Read/Write | 2800/2800 MB/s | — |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Read speed | — | 7,450 MB/s |
| Write speed | — | 6,900 MB/s |
| TBW | — | 1200 |
| Form | — | M.2 2280 |
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
Pros
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Pros
- +Best-in-class sustained speeds
- +1200 TBW endurance
- +Magician toolkit
Cons
- −Only PCIe 4.0
- −No included heatsink
- −Premium price
FAQ: OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Which is better, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 2TB? +
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB worth the price? +
At $306, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $199, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 2TB 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.