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
#1A higher-rated step up

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA

$149.994.8/5

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
#2A higher-rated step up

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

$169.994.8/5

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
#3A higher-rated step up

WD Black SN850X 2TB

$149.994.8/5

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
#4A higher-rated step up

Crucial T500 2TB

$139.994.7/5

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
#5A higher-rated step up

Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB

$179.994.7/5

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
#6A higher-rated step up

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB

$149.994.7/5

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
#7A higher-rated step up

SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB

$139.994.7/5

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
#8A higher-rated step up

Crucial P3 Plus 2TB

$109.994.6/5

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
#9A higher-rated step up

Solidigm P44 Pro 2TB

$159.994.6/5

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
#10A higher-rated step up

Crucial T705 2TB

$239.994.6/5

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
#11A higher-rated step up

Kingston KC3000 2TB

$119.994.6/5

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
#12A higher-rated step up

WD Black SN770 2TB

$109.994.6/5

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
#13A higher-rated step up

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB

$149.994.6/5

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
#14A higher-rated step up

Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB

$139.994.6/5

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
#15A premium alternative

Teamgroup Cardea Z440 2TB

$99.994.5/5

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
#16A premium alternative

Lexar NM790 4TB

$219.994.5/5

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
#17A premium alternative

Inland Performance Plus 2TB

$129.994.5/5

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
#18A premium alternative

Nextorage NEM-PA 2TB

$139.994.5/5

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
#19A premium alternative

Addlink S95 2TB

$114.994.5/5

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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