Samsung 990 EVO 1TB Alternatives
The Samsung 990 EVO 1TB is one of our top ssds picks of 2026 ($79.99 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB for typical buyers.
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA
The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA sits $70.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $149.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
The Samsung 990 Pro 2TB sits $90.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $169.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
WD Black SN850X 2TB
The WD Black SN850X 2TB sits $70.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $149.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Crucial T500 2TB
The Crucial T500 2TB sits $60.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $139.99 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB
The Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB sits $100.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $179.99 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB sits $70.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $149.99 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB
The SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB sits $60.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $139.99 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Crucial P3 Plus 2TB
The Crucial P3 Plus 2TB sits $30.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $109.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Solidigm P44 Pro 2TB
The Solidigm P44 Pro 2TB sits $80.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $159.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Crucial T705 2TB
The Crucial T705 2TB sits $160.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $239.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Kingston KC3000 2TB
The Kingston KC3000 2TB sits $40.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $119.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

WD Black SN770 2TB
The WD Black SN770 2TB sits $30.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $109.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB
The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB sits $70.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $149.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB
The Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB sits $60.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $139.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Teamgroup Cardea Z440 2TB
The Teamgroup Cardea Z440 2TB sits $20.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $99.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Lexar NM790 4TB
The Lexar NM790 4TB sits $140.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $219.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Inland Performance Plus 2TB
The Inland Performance Plus 2TB sits $50.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $129.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Nextorage NEM-PA 2TB
The Nextorage NEM-PA 2TB sits $60.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $139.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Addlink S95 2TB
The Addlink S95 2TB sits $35.00 above the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB at $114.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
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