With its 990 Pro 1TB model, Samsung offers an ultra-fast internal M.2 SSD on paper, with claimed speeds exceeding 7 GB/s read.
The Samsung 990 Pro 1TB is an excellent internal SSD with ultra-fast read and write speeds. It competes head-on with the Kingston KC3000, which was already very fast, while offering better controlled heating.
Strong points
- Excellent read and write speeds.
- Real speeds very fast.
- Good thermal management.
- 5 year warranty.
Weak points
- SLC cache more limited than some competitors.
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Alternatively
The WD Black SN770 1TB is a very good mid-range SSD. It offers both high and stable data rates. Its good thermal management ensures that it operates without a heat sink and without a drop in speed. The reliance on a PCIe 4 interface puts it a short head ahead of the best PCIe 3 SSDs. And while it can be used in a Sony PS5 console, it will still need to purchase a third-party heatsink.