Our Take
The 990 EVO Plus is Samsung's mainstream NVMe drive, sitting below the flagship 990 PRO but above the standard 990 EVO. This 2TB model uses a hybrid PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2 interface, letting it flex across older and newer motherboards. Aimed at everyday upgraders, gamers and PS5 owners wanting more storage without paying flagship prices, it's a sensible all-rounder rather than a workstation powerhouse.
Key Features
Hybrid interface: runs as PCIe 4.0 x4 on standard boards or PCIe 5.0 x2 on supporting motherboards
NVMe 2.0 protocol support for improved efficiency and command handling
Rated sequential read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s on the 2TB capacity
M.2 2280 form factor, compatible with laptops, desktops and the PS5's expansion slot
Samsung's in-house TLC V-NAND and controller, built for consumer workloads
No heatsink included as standard, so PS5 users will need to fit their own
Our Verdict
A solid, sensibly priced choice for gamers, PS5 owners and everyday PC users wanting fast, reliable storage without flagship pricing. Buy it if you want strong read speeds and interface flexibility. Those doing sustained video editing, heavy multitasking or professional workloads should look to the 990 PRO instead.