Samsung 980 Pro 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB
PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 4TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 980 Pro 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB 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 | Samsung 980 Pro 4TB | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | 4TB | 4TB |
| Read/Write | 7000/5100 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB
- +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 EVO Plus 4TB
- +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: Samsung 980 Pro 4TB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB
Which is better, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 980 Pro 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 980 Pro 4TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB 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.