Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare
PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6900 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare
PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare lands at 86 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare 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 | Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | 2TB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 7300/6900 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare
- +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 2TB · bare
- +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: Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare
Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare worth the price? +
At $180, Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare worth the price? +
At $180, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB · bare or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB · bare 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.