Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD Hits Low Price Pre-Prime Day

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

Amazon's early Prime Day sale brings us this sweet deal on Samsung's flagship SSD. Right now, you can snag the blazing-fast 990 Pro 2TB model for just $149.99 with free shipping. Prime cardholders score an even better bargain with 10% cash back instead of the usual 5%.

This powerhouse represents a massive leap over its predecessor, the 980 Pro, with Samsung claiming 50% better performance per watt. Its impressive specs speak for themselves:

• Sequential read speeds up to 7,450MB/s
• Write speeds hitting 6,900MB/s
• Random performance of 1400K/1550K IOPS

What truly sets it apart? Unlike competitors cutting corners with DRAM-less designs and HMB tech (including Samsung's own 990 Evo Plus), the 990 Pro boasts its own built-in DRAM cache for superior performance. Plus, it's packed with Samsung's latest Pascal controller and 7th gen TLC NAND flash for maximum reliability.

Perfect for Your PS5?

While technically overkill for Sony's console (the PS5's internal SSD caps around 5,500MB/s), this deal actually makes the 990 Pro cheaper than many slower alternatives. The included beefy metal heatsink ensures cool operation and effortless installation in your PS5's slim SSD bay.

Alternative Option: SK Hynix Platinum P41

Looking to save an extra $20? The SK Hynix P41 Platinum delivers practically identical real-world performance with its own DRAM cache. While less famous than Samsung among consumers, SK Hynix is actually a Korean semiconductor giant that supplies components for major brands like Corsair and G.Skill.

More PS5 SSD Options

Check out these alternative solid-state drives perfect for PlayStation 5:

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Lexar NM790

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