Amazon is currently offering a 38% discount on the Samsung 990 2TB SSD, bringing its price down from the original $529. This PCIe 4.0 drive utilizes the PiccoloQ controller and V9 QLC Flash memory, positioning it as a QLC-based alternative to the 990 EVO Plus.
Performance benchmarks indicate that the 990 SSD provides competitive latency compared to the 990 EVO Plus, while offering superior bandwidth and 3DMark scores over the standard 990 EVO. The drive is also compatible with the PlayStation 5 for storage expansion.
The retailer has also discounted other storage models. The Samsung 990 Pro 2TB is available at a 36% discount for $409, while the 9100 Pro 2TB is priced at $415. Additionally, the 1TB version of the standard 990 SSD is currently on sale with a 17% discount, priced at $189.99.
