Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 1TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 990 Pro 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 Samsung 990 Pro 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
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
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB more score per dollar ($90 vs $360).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7450/6900 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Samsung 990 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 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: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 990 Pro 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 Samsung 990 Pro 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Samsung 990 Pro 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 Samsung 990 Pro 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.
Which is the better value, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB? +
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB — more score per dollar ($90 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.