Samsung 990 Pro 4TB NVMe SSD Review

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Timestamps:
0:00​ - Introduction
0:30 - Samsung 990 Pro 4TB Overview
2:08 - Performance in Light Use
2:55​ - Performance in Heavier Use (OS Drive, Video Editors, etc)
3:25 - Latency
3:40 - Performance in Extreme Use (Consistency Test)
4:38 - Gaming Performance
5:13 - Sequential Performance
6:00 - Thermal Performance
7:07 - Samsung Magician Software
7:30 - Samsung's Questionable Handling of Early 990 Pro Firmware Issues
9:35 - Pricing & Final Thoughts

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- This product was provided by Samsung for the purpose of testing. As per my own guidelines, they don't get any say about anything in this video or any of my other reviews. It's not sponsored by them, they also didn't get to preview this video beforehand, or any other nonsense like that. My reviews reflect my own views, nothing more, nothing less.
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[pogtuber]

It's weird how few of my favorite tech tubers cover SSDs. You're the channel I always look to for SSD advice!

[pyroMaximilian]

Thank you for pointing out that this was the only single-sided 4TB model; you saved me some serious headache. Love all your work.

[wolfwilkopter]

I'm using the 990Pro 2Tb model as OS and workdrive combined with a Acidalie BT01 Cooler (black), it just rocks.
Was waiting for the 4TB model as gamedrive,
but since that wasnt out and nothing was to be heard from Samsung at that time about when the 4tb will be finally released...
i went with the Lexar NM790 4TB for just 200Bucks and i cant complain, it runs Cyberpunk and everything else without issues and darn fast on my X570 Aorus Pro.
That one is cooled with the BeQuiet! MC1 Pro btw, as the NM790 is also singlesided it just fits under my brick of a GPU (RTX3080 Aorus Master 12Gb).

Thx for the review of the 4TB model, maybe the next system will get some, as it will surely have more than just 2 M.2 Slots..^^

[perativeX]

Great review, many thanks. I've been using 2x Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD's in RAID0 since they came out. I was originally going to just get 1x Samsung 990 Pro 4TB drive but Samsung took ages to release it. The RAID0 performance has been good (14000 read/13000 write), no complaints here.

[DennyMK]

I just ordered the 990 pro 4GB. Arrives in two days. Nice to hear that they fixed the issues.
Btw, upgrading from 970 evo plus 1TB bought in July 2020 for $218, while the new one is $250 (black Friday sale) for 4TB and it’s pro version.

[txwt]

I enjoy your reviews, very thorough, and informative. I have made a couple of purchases based on your reviews. I will be purchasing a 990 Pro 4TB since it is single sided, which is an important detail that most reviews leave out. I will be installing it on a laptop board that will only except a single sided SSD. Some of the other reviews I've looked at don't take time to do extensive testing or mention physical details such as single or double sided, or heatsink thickness etc. Thanks for the exceptionally good, detailed review.

[ENPY]

I was choosing between SN850X 2TB vs 990 Pro 2TB. In the end, I took both: SN850X 2TB for PS5 and 990 Pro 2TB for my PC (I updated the firmware, of course). Both models are very good.
It’s great that Samsung has finally released a 4TB version, thanks for the review!

Assassin's Creed earrings are very cool :)

[antonyhermens]

Up until a few months ago i was still using a 840 Pro. Used it for 10 years in my 1st CPU build and still indicates 70% life. upgrade to a new PC now with a 950 Pro and a 980 pro at very good price, love Samsung SSD. Had one SSD failed after 1 week use -they gave me a upgraded replacement (in nr . not GB) never looked back again.

[darkreigncometh]

I look forward to your reviews. The 4TB would be a great addition to my setup, but the price is more than I am willing to pay at this time.

[SirTE]

Great review and a very good SSD (as always by Samsung). I have the 990Pro 2TB since December 2022 and I faced the issue you mentioned in the video (firmware fixed only several months, non just weeks, after I bought it). The 4TB is still a very solid product but I really don't like those gaming performances and I don't figure out why they are so poor. I think I will end up in buying a SN850X 4TB just for games while keeping the 990Pro 2TB for OS and apps.

P.s. I know it has nothing to do with the review but I love the color and the shape of your nails. Too cute!

[DragunnitumGaming]

Exactly what i needed to know!! thank you!!! i was Eyeing this model for a few days now and this video helped me finalize my decision! ♥ Getting it next week ♥

[didamnesia]

I heard firmware issue and bought Wd black 850x instead. About 2 months ago.
Nice to see Samsung introduce a product while simultaneously trying to dry up supply

[RonnieBeck]

Great review as always! Love this channel for the no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point reviews. Thanks a lot!

[chumbawumba]

Nada, another great vid on the details of all things NVME!!! You have a remarkable talent for conversational yet thorough narration, and the thing that really impresses - as compared to many of the other YT'ers who do these types of videos - is that you don't have a jump cut after every sentence, LOL. Doubly impressive since English is not your first language. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[austinrichards]

Thanks, Nada! was looking forward to the 4tb variants review!
Much appreciated!❤️

[fjallmann]

A great review. I just happened to chance on your reviews online and I must say you articulate and express your thoughts really well.

[slickmastajay]

Thanks! Sold me on the 4tb 990 pro as my storage upgrade for a g14 2024 oled

[TheSimArchitect]

Thanks! I have an old PC with PCIEx 3.0 (and an 8700K processor) but I decided to order this drive a couple of minutes ago. Glad they solved the problem you mention. I know I'll have much less performance but I will be able to use the drive on a potential future computer when the time for an upgrade comes.

[NathanMillerVisuals]

Great review! I’m thinking of upgrading from the 2TB 980 Pro I currently use for proxy and render cache on my editing machine to this 4TB. Been doing lots more massive documentary and event coverage projects this past year and my 2TB fills up fast with cache

[strouja]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I learned about TLC vs QLC and that TLC is better for performance and endurance. I hope w/ the latest firmware these drives are now more reliable. Thanks again