Samsung's top-performing PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is discounted today. The Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is currently available for just $149.99 with free shipping on Amazon. Regarded as one of the finest PCIe 4.0 drives available, it serves as an excellent storage upgrade for PlayStation 5 consoles (with recommended heatsink installation) or as a primary drive for gaming PCs.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PS5 SSD for $149.99
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
$179.99 save 17% $149.99 at Amazon
The 990 Pro succeeds the acclaimed 980 Pro with significant speed improvements, delivering 50% better performance per watt according to Samsung. It achieves impressive sequential read/write speeds of 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s respectively, with random speeds reaching 1400K/1550K IOPS. Distinct from competitors, Samsung manufactures all components in-house, including the Pascal controller and 7th-gen TLC NAND flash. Unlike budget SSDs (including Samsung's 990 Evo Plus), this premium model features a dedicated DRAM cache rather than relying on Host Memory Buffer technology.
PS5 Compatibility
While technically overkill for Sony's console since the PS5's stock SSD remains the bottleneck, the 990 Pro's current pricing makes it more affordable than many slower alternatives. Sony officially recommends using a heatsink with additional SSDs - fortunately, this particular 990 Pro model includes a premium all-metal heatsink that fits perfectly within the PS5's expansion slot.
Alternative Option: SK Hynix Platinum P41
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD
$179.99 save 13% $129.99 at Amazon
Amazon has also discounted the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum to $129.99. This $20 cheaper alternative matches the 990 Pro's real-world performance while including DRAM cache. Though less recognized than Samsung among consumers, SK Hynix ranks among the world's top memory manufacturers, supplying components for major brands like Corsair and G.Skill.
Other Recommended PS5 SSDs
Explore these additional solid-state drive options for PlayStation 5:
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX
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Crucial T500
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WD_Black P40
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Lexar NM790
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