Samsung
Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450 MB/s · TLC
91
/ 100
From $199
VS
Crucial T700 4TB wins by 1
Crucial
Crucial T700 4TB
PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 4TB
92
/ 100
From $720
Specdex verdict
Crucial T700 4TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB lands at 91 and Crucial T700 4TB at 92. That puts Crucial T700 4TB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB if…
- ✓Top-tier PCIe 4.0 sustained speeds
- ✓Magician software ecosystem
- ✓5-year warranty
Pick Crucial T700 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB 91
vs 92 Crucial T700 4TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB
91 speed 92
endurance 92
software 96
value 88
reliability 92
read 0
write 0
Crucial T700 4TB
92 speed 0
endurance 88
software 0
value 84
reliability 0
read 98
write 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB | Crucial T700 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 TB | ▲ 4TB |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Sequential read | 7450 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 6900 MB/s | — |
| NAND | V-NAND TLC | — |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW (2TB) | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Read/Write | — | 12400/11800 MB/s |
Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB
Pros
- +Top-tier PCIe 4.0 sustained speeds
- +Magician software ecosystem
- +5-year warranty
Cons
- −Runs hot under sustained writes
- −Initial firmware ECC issues (since fixed)
- −Premium pricing
Crucial T700 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
FAQ: Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB vs Crucial T700 4TB
Which is better, Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB or Crucial T700 4TB? +
Crucial T700 4TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB worth the price? +
At $199, Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Is Crucial T700 4TB worth the price? +
At $720, Crucial T700 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB or Crucial T700 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.