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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 215 reviews

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Customers enjoy the 990 PRO 1TB Internal SSD's ease of use, ample storage capacity, and excellent performance. Many appreciate the straightforward installation process and the inclusion of a heatsink to keep the drive cool. Positive feedback also highlights the product's value for its price. Overall, the drive receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its functionality and user-friendliness.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blazing Fast and Rock Solid Performance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blazing Fast and Rock Solid Performance! I upgraded to the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB with heatsink, and I couldn’t be happier. The installation was quick and hassle-free, and the difference in speed is instantly noticeable. Boot times are almost nonexistent, games load in seconds, and large file transfers finish before I can blink. The built-in heatsink is a major plus—it keeps the temps cool even under heavy workloads, which gives me peace of mind for long gaming or editing sessions. I’ve noticed zero throttling or performance drops. Samsung’s Magician software is also a nice touch, making it super easy to monitor drive health and performance. Whether you’re building a gaming PC, upgrading your PS5, or need a high-performance SSD for content creation, the 990 PRO with heatsink is absolutely worth it. It’s fast, reliable, and future-proof. ✅ Pros: • Lightning-fast read/write speeds • Efficient heatsink keeps it cool • Easy to install • Great for gaming, editing, and multitasking ⚠️ Cons: • Pricier than some alternatives, but the performance justifies it Overall, this drive is a beast—Samsung nailed it again. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung is Quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My PC is currently on a PCIe Gen 3.0 system as I wait to update to more updated hardware. The Samsung 990 Pro 1TB with Heatsink is currently getting a hair under 3.5GB/s Read Time - 2.5GB/s Write Time. This NVME SSD is a performer and will be twice as fast when I'm ready to upgrade and take full advantage of the 7.5GB/s Read - 7GB/s Write Times. Definitely want to install Samsung Magician software to manage this NVMe SSD! Fun Fact: I didn't think I'd care for the LED on this but you can change the color to match your PC Case Lighting! Pros: Great Quality and Fast Cons: No Cons

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Fastest SSD in 2024!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me tell you about this 990 Pro SSD - it's a total game-changer! I was building my gaming server for my network rack and realized my old Samsung 970 EVO, while it was pretty fast, just wasn't cutting it anymore for gaming. Load times were okay, but the 990 PRO? Woah! It shaved them in HALF! Seriously, games load up so ridiculously fast now, it's insane. JUST WOW is right - this thing is a beast! Cons - Waiting over 20 minutes for someone to open the glass cage just for a single item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfaction guaranteed!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I expected!! Best Buy had the fastest Shipping and best prices bar none!! The SD works Flawlessly. Easy to install in my ps5 and speeds are insanely fast!! Ty Best Buy for always making my purchases worry free and I’m more than satisfied!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SSD internal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing product easy install great price great addition to my PS five

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    990 Pro delivers easily with power and speed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A beautiful asset to go with a beautiful made PC, I’m in love with everything about the 990 Pro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy peasy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super simple to install - works great in my PS5! Getting the cover off the PS5 is the hardest part lol. Make sure to have small screw driver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    COUNTERFEIT DRIVE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    BestBuy sells counterfeit Samsung drives. Do not buy from BestBuy. Refused to refund purchase price due to "policy" CEO does not allow employees to make ethical decisions on their own. Despite Samsung Magician report verifying that the drive is a counterfeit drive. It's policy not to refund unless you buy a BestBuy buddy plan. This is a no buy from BestBuy. Samsung drives are great drives unless you purchase a counterfeit one sold by BestBuy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      WayneM:

      Thank you for sharing your unfortunate purchasing experience with your seller and received a fake 990 PRO with Heatsink as confirmed by Magician.

      Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 990 PRO with Heatsink SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from an authorized seller, like Best Buy.

      Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution or replacement.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Storage Devices). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      ~ Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    990 pro by Samsung is a great SSD for PC or ps5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the Samsung 990 Pro 1TB SSD from Best Buy, and it’s been amazing. The installation was super easy, and the performance boost is immediately noticeable. My PC boots up in seconds, and games load incredibly fast—no more waiting around. The read and write speeds are just as advertised, making it perfect for gaming and productivity tasks. It also runs cool, thanks to the built-in heatsink. Samsung’s reputation for quality shows here. Overall, I’m really happy with this SSD. If you’re looking to upgrade your system, this is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Runs great!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly for the PS5, it slotted in and set up in less than a minute! It's run great so far and was a much needed expansion for my storage :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, very easy to install and good storage

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time expanding the storage internally & happy to say it was easier than anticipated, was nervous I would snap it by accident haha Easily added more than enough storage for my PS5 & the high transfer speeds are nice too. Totally worth it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Storage
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money and works as intended (console)

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had for about a couple months now and my guns run fast and it’s plenty of space. I can have whatever game I want and it runs just like it’s been downloaded on the console. Definitely worth the money and easy to install on my playstation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product and Easy Installation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to install and worked as it should. Would definitely recommend for any PS5 owner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This SSD is a beast. Installed it in my PS5 and instantly noticed faster game load times and smoother performance. The built-in heatsink keeps things cool even during long gaming sessions, and installation was a breeze. It’s a bit pricey, but the speed and reliability are 100% worth it if you want top-tier performance and future-proof storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great storage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Third one I have bought and they all work excellent! Fast and the heat sync keeps them nice and cool. Would recommend waiting for a sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product works as it should, was an easy install

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Used for PS5

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing has been working great and has not given me any issues at all! Super happy with the price and the elimination of black screen while playing high demanding games! My screen woukd cut out because i only had 9 gb left on the internal memory after downloading a massive game. After installimg this and moving everything over to it, the issue went away immediately!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love how easy it was to add in. My son who is 12 did it by himself. And he loves the extra space it provides on his PS5

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase for my PS5

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed more storage for my PS5 and this SSD did not disappoint I had an external memory drive and when I would try and play the games I had on it there was a delay and long load times but with this thing none of that it’s quick and doesn’t overheat

    I would recommend this to a friend