Customers are pleased with the 990 PRO 4TB Internal SSD's impressive storage capacity and speed, along with its strong performance and ease of installation. Many appreciate the competitive price and consider it a top-performing SSD. A minor concern raised by some users is that the drive can get warm during heavy use, especially without an additional heatsink.
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast installation and Faster Data speeds
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Took a minute to figure out how to format it, but after set up is complete games run so much faster than running off of a SATA connection SSD
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast SSD
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Added to my 2024 ROG Zephyrus G16. I'm using this for storing games, premiere pro projects, and FLAC musics. The data transfers quickly, and I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Value and Performance.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good price and great performance. It's a fantastic choice for a PS5 if you get the version with a heatsink or provide your own. There's only one point of note that to be careful of-Due to an issue in older runs, you have to be careful with the version you get. Older model numbers burned themselves out more quickly than they should have. Check your version number before install.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the fastest consumer SSDs around.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the fastest NVME consumer SSDs for PCI-E 4x4
Even with my drive almost half full I'm getting around 7GBps read and write.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blazing Fast Speed
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
990 Pro works as intended. Make sure your mobo support pcie 4.0, otherwise you wont get max transfer speed. Paid $229 during Black Friday :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!
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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! Speeds are incredible and prices just recently went down far enough, that I could not pass it up! Im am incredibly happy so far!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works perfect in Alienware x14 r2 laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
got an insane deal on this for about 200 bucks and put it in my Alienware r14 x2 with AMAZING results. Use Samsung Magician software for the easiest install. The speed increase from the stock 512gb ssd that is in the x14 r2 is INCREDIBLE. it is like a new laptop was born!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works perfect
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great SSD for heavy loads in video editing, really fast
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s true what they say
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This can be overkill for most users, but if you want the best ssd with a great out of the box experience, get this.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
These are fast, perfect for gamers!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought 2 of these Samsung 4TB SSD’s for my new gaming laptop. They’re worth every penny! (See pics)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fits in a alienware m18 laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I added it to my alienware m18 laptop might get another ones, perfect for the cost got even a bigger discount with my best buy card
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fastest m2 drive I've ever had
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This is the absolute fastest m2 drive I've ever had by far
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product as to be expected. Exceptional service from Best buy as well!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bang for buck
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best Read and Write sites for a GEN4. Have 2 if them. One for the OS and one for storage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Check item before leaving the store
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I ordered the item online for pick up at a Portland, OR store. I went to pick up the item and headed to work afterwards. I opened the item two days later to install it on my computer. I found out that the item had a piece of motherboard or something. The actual item was not there. I was scammed. I decided to take the item back to best buy to see what they could do. I knew this was going to be a hassle. I also knew this was going to be hard to prove. I talked to the store supervisor/Manager and he said he couldn't do anything. He instead told me to call a number. I called it and sent the item back so I could get a refund. Weeks passed by and I didn't get a refund and they sent me the box back. This is a lesson learned to always check your items before leaving the store. I got scammed. I recommend not to buy from best buy and if you do just open your items at the store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
Posted .
Jesse:
Thank you for sharing your review, and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. We would like the opportunity to assist and further investigate your feedback. You can reach us at:
1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: [email protected] 3) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: a) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic.
We hope to hear from you soon.
- Samsung Memory
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
FAKES 990PRO from Best Buy
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My experience with best buy and this ssd is that the 2 first broke and stopped working, I changed it in my local bestbuy the 2nd time and it came out to be a Patriot 128GB, I returned it and exchanged it for another one and when test it came out as 4TB but no description as Samsung, I did allthe troubleshoot to find out that is another fake, checking online I came out with alibaba 990PRO and it look exactly like the drive I have but the sticker said samsung but it does not look legit. The back also does not have the samsung label. If you are shopping locally open it first and check that the back of the ssd has the samsung labels
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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spec3:
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We recommend you contact Best Buy Customer Support or your local Best Buy store directly for assistance in correcting this situation. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding the usage or setup of your SSD once your issue has been resolved, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this SSD at bestbuy Lincoln, Nebraska. I specifically needed the 4 terrabyte drive and i expected to get every bit of that 4 terabytes for storage.
#1 the drive was not formatted right out of the box.
#2 it is "NOT" 4 terabytes. It is only 3.7 terabytes. That isnt just a couple of gigabytes short of 4 terabytes, thats 300 gigabytes short of being 4 terabytes. 300 gigabytes is alot of space i paid good money for and did not recieve.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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DougM:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung 990 PRO Portable SSD. Samsung drives adhere to the IDEMA standard of advanced formatting, which will result in the drive appearing as less than the listed size. This is a common industry-wide standard.
The amount of space that appears to be "missing" is in fact used by the drive/card for storing firmware, metadata and spare blocks. Your operating system (Windows, Linux, etc.) will also affect the usable space -- different operating systems will use different amounts of space to store their metadata. Consequently, formatted space will always be less than unformatted space.
You can look IDEMA up online for more technical details about this standard, which is established by The International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association.
Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
Thanks for choosing Samsung for your memory storage needs!
- Samsung Memory
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
best buy defrauded me for price matching
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
best buy defrauded me for price matching another purchased item. overall rating of poor is because i'm a long time best buy customer that's tired of their discriminarion. I will review all my reviews as poor until another merchant complains to best buy as to how they treat their customers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
Posted .
DisabledNativeAmericanVet:
Thank you for sharing your review of the unfortunate purchasing experience you had. We recommend you contact Best Buy Customer Support or your local Best Buy store directly for assistance in correcting this situation. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding the usage or setup of your SSD once your issue has been resolved, please contact Samsung Customer Support at . 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: [email protected] 3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783
The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/
- Samsung Memory
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Installation, Performance, Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
990 pro ssd
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got it — here’s a shorter, more casual version:
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The Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is seriously fast and has tons of space. My PC boots in seconds, games load instantly, and I don’t have to worry about running out of storage anytime soon. Super easy to install and runs smooth even with heavy use. Totally worth it if you want speed
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Storage
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Performance and Room to Breathe
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My Experience with the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD: Solid Performance and Room to Breathe
After adding the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD, I’ve finally solved my storage issues. Before this, I was constantly uninstalling games to make room for new ones. Now, with 4TB of space, I’ve got more freedom to install multiple titles without worrying about space, and it’s been a massive improvement in how I manage my games.
Real-World Speed vs. What’s Advertised
Samsung boasts some insane speeds for this SSD—up to 7,450 MB/s for reads—but in my experience, I’m getting around 7,100 MB/s, which is still seriously fast. Write speeds fluctuate a bit, but overall, it performs really well. Games like Cyberpunk 2077 load so much faster than on my previous drive, which means I spend more time playing and less time staring at loading screens. Sure, it’s not hitting the exact advertised speeds, but honestly, I’m more than happy with how quick it is.
4TB of Space: No More Juggling Games
For me, the storage capacity has been the real game-changer. I no longer have to worry about uninstalling games to make room for new ones, which was a constant headache before. Now I’ve got 4TB, and I’ve been able to install most of my game library with room to spare. No more deleting titles or playing the uninstall-install dance every time there’s a big update or a new release.
Thermal Management: Check Your Cooling Setup
One thing to note: I didn’t get the heatsink version of the 990 Pro because my motherboard already has an inbuilt heatsink. It’s been handling the heat like a champ, and the SSD stays cool even during long gaming sessions or when I’m transferring large files. If your motherboard doesn’t have an inbuilt heatsink, I’d definitely recommend either getting the heatsink version of the 990 Pro or buying an aftermarket heatsink to make sure the drive doesn’t overheat during heavy use.
Everyday Performance
Outside of gaming, this SSD has sped up pretty much everything. Whether I’m downloading large game updates or moving files around, everything just works faster. The write speeds might vary, but I haven’t run into any major slowdowns. It’s been a solid upgrade for both gaming and everyday use.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is exactly what I needed. The speed is more than enough for gaming and everyday tasks, and the huge storage means I don’t have to think about what’s installed or what needs to be deleted. Just make sure you’ve got the right cooling setup—if your motherboard doesn’t have an inbuilt heatsink, go for the version with a heatsink or pick up an aftermarket one to keep things cool.