Samsung SSD 990 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 V-NAND - MZ-V9V1T0BW SSD

Samsung SSD 990 1TB is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, aimed at mid-range to high-end gaming and workstation systems, where fast storage is mandatory. With the latest generation Samsung V‑NAND and PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, this drive offers serious read speeds up to 7150MB/s and write speeds up to 6450MB/s. The M.2 2280 form factor makes it suitable for both desktop PC, thin laptops, and consoles. An additional bonus is official compatibility with PlayStation 5, giving you an easy storage upgrade for games.

What you get

With 1TB capacity, you have enough space for modern AAA titles, heavy projects, and a fast scratch disk for working with large files. Speeds up to 7150/6450MB/s mean noticeably shorter loading screens, faster system boot, and smoother level and texture loading. Random IOPS up to 700K on read and 1 100K on write help with multitasking and working with thousands of small files – from games to development and virtual machines. Low power consumption – around 4.0 W on read and 3.7 W on write, plus ~55 mW idle and only ~3 mW in Device Sleep, is a big plus for laptops and consoles, where every milliwatt of battery life/consumption matters. Built-in features like AES 256‑bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0 and Samsung Magician support give you control over the drive's security, health, and performance.

• 1TB capacity, enough for a large library of games, software, and multimedia without sacrificing speed.
• PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 standard for very high throughput and low latency compared to SATA SSD.
• Speeds up to 7150MB/s on read and up to 6450MB/s on write, which speeds up boot, loading screens, and transfer of large files.
• Random performance up to 700K IOPS (read) and 1 100K IOPS (write), suitable for games, rendering, compilations, and many small operations.
• Samsung V‑NAND memory type and in-house Samsung controller for better optimization, reliability, and support.
• PlayStation 5 compatibility and intended for PC/Notebook/Game console, making it a universal choice for different platforms.
• Support for TRIM, S.M.A.R.T, Garbage Collection, HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and Device Sleep mode for long life, stable performance, and low consumption.
• AES 256‑bit FDE hardware encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0 and Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) for data protection without a big hit on speed.
• Non-operational shock resistance up to 1 500 G, 0.5 ms and MTBF 1.5 million hours for peace of mind during mobile use and long operational life.
• Compact dimensions 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 mm, weight up to 9 g, and clean black design without RGB, ideal for tight and minimalist builds.

Who is it suitable for

This SSD is a very good choice for PC and PlayStation 5 gamers who want fast load times and space for modern games, as well as creators and professionals working with video, photos, and large projects. It is also suitable for modern laptops, where a combination of high speed and low consumption is important. If you are looking for cheap storage just for archiving, this model is more of a „performance“ solution than a budget mass volume.

The combination of high speeds, low consumption, strong security features, and official PS5 compatibility makes the Samsung SSD 990 1TB a very balanced choice for a fast primary drive. If you want a clear feeling of „snap“ in the system without excessive marketing gloss and RGB, this model does exactly that job.