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SSD deals have been hard to find lately, thanks in part to ongoing economic pressures. That’s why this early Amazon Prime Day discount on Samsung’s 990 Pro SSD instantly caught my attention.
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Several capacities are on sale, but the standout deal is the 2TB option, which has dropped from $640 to $390, a 39% discount. The 1TB model is also worth considering, falling from $320 to $250. Power users looking for the most storage can save 30% on the 4TB SSD. There’s also an alternative version of the 990 Pro that comes with a heatsink. 2TB SSD with said heatsink is available for $483, or 28% off.
If your PC, laptop, or video game console is running low on space, I recommend taking advantage of this deal. The Samsung 990 Pro is one of the better PCIe 4.0 SSDs available, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,900 MB/s. At those speeds, you’ll be approaching the near-limit of what PCIe 4.0 can offer. You’ll be able to load AAA games and transfer large files in almost no time.
Compared to the previous generation, the 990 Pro offers improved power efficiency, providing “up to 50% improved performance per watt over the 980 Pro”. In plain English, that means it delivers those fast speeds while drawing less power. The drive also incorporates a nickel-coated controller to help keep temperatures under control and maintain a high level of performance.
Security is another highlight. The Samsung 990 Pro supports AES-256-bit hardware encryption, providing a strong layer of protection for sensitive files and data.
Also: This 8TB SanDisk SSD is over $1,000 off at Best Buy – and I recommend it
How I rated this deal
As per ZDNET’s rating system, I give this deal a strong 4/5. The other discounted SSDs are solid, but the 2TB model offers the best overall value. Storage prices remain higher than many shoppers would like, and there’s no guarantee they’ll plummet anytime soon. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to expand your desktop or laptop storage, this early Prime Day deal is one of the best opportunities I’ve seen so far. I highly encourage you to take advantage of this while it lasts.
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