Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $220
VS
Samsung
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7,450/6,900 MB/s
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink lands at 92 and Samsung 990 Pro 2TB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Best-in-class sustained speeds
- ✓1200 TBW endurance
- ✓Magician toolkit
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink 92
vs 92 Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
92 read 96
write 94
endurance 92
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink | Samsung 990 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Capacity | 1TB | — |
| Read/Write | 10000/10000 MB/s | — |
| Read speed | — | 7,450 MB/s |
| Write speed | — | 6,900 MB/s |
| TBW | — | 1200 |
| Form | — | M.2 2280 |
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink
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
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: Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink vs Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink or Samsung 990 Pro 2TB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink worth the price? +
At $220, Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB · with PS5 heatsink 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.