Description
🔍 Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 ×4, NVME 2.0 |
| Heatsink Edition Dimensions (L × W × H) | 80.15 × 25 × 8.88 mm (heatsink on) |
| Weight | Up to 28 g with the heatsink |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 7,450 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 6,900 MB/s |
| Random IOPS (4K QD32) | Read: 1.2 million IOPS … Write: 1.55 million IOPS |
| Random IOPS (4K QD1) | Read: 22,000 IOPS … Write: 80,000 IOPS |
| Power Consumption (1TB) | Average 5.4 W, up to 7.8 W under heavy load |
| TBW (Endurance for 1TB version) | 600 TB written |
| Warranty | 5 years |
👍 What It Does Really Well
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Top-tier Performance (Gen 4)
The 990 PRO is one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs available. Its sequential and random speeds are excellent for gaming, workloads, and general responsiveness.
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Heatsink Included
The pre-installed heatsink (module code “with Heatsink”) helps stabilize performance under sustained load by improving thermal dissipation. Great especially for use in slimmer systems or PS5.
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High Endurance
600 TBW is solid for a 1TB NVME drive — this provides peace of mind unless you’re writing massive volumes daily.
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Modern Feature Set
Includes support for AES-256 encryption, TCG/Opal, TRIM, S.M.A.R.T, idle & device sleep modes.
⚠ Considerations / Downsides
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Size with Heatsink: At ~8.88 mm tall, the heatsinked version is bulkier. Might not fit in all laptops or tight M.2 slots. Must check clearance.
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Power Usage under Load: Peak consumption goes up to ~7.8 W. If your system’s thermal/power budget is limited, that may matter.
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Cost Premium: The heatsink version is priced higher than the bare 990 PRO. Sometimes the performance gains are marginal vs proper external heatsinking.
🚀 Use-Case Fit
Here are some scenarios where this SSD truly shines, and where you should check compatibility:
| Best Fit For | Things to Verify |
|---|---|
| Enthusiast PC builds wanting max bandwidth from Gen 4 NVME | M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 ×4 |
| PS5 expansion (if heatsink version meets Sony’s size/clearance specs) | That the SSD is PS5-compatible and heatsink format fits the slot cutout/height. |
| Content creators doing large file transfers or video editing | That your motherboard can handle the higher power draw and sustained writes |
| Gaming laptops with good M.2 slot clearance | Check if the thicker heatsink won’t collide with bottom chassis or interfere with mainboard cable routing |
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