Samsung 990 EVO vs KingSpec 256GB SSD
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are generally very satisfied with this Samsung SSD, praising its fast read/write speeds, easy installation, and good value for budget builds. Some note that a DRAM-equipped alternative like the 990 EVO PLUS is close in price and might be a better choice, and a few mention minor setup quirks like needing extra screws or firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a solid, reliable drive for gaming and general storage expansion.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for budget
- Reliable Samsung quality
- Great for gaming storage
Cons
- DRAM-less design
- Requires firmware update
- Extra screws needed
- Heatsink installation tricky
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this KingSpec NVMe SSD, praising its speed, easy installation, and excellent value for money. Many note it breathes new life into older systems and performs comparably to premium drives for everyday use. A few mention it lacks a heatsink and may not match top-tier speeds, but these are minor concerns given the price.
Pros
- Fast boot and app loading
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
- Reliable for everyday use
- Runs cool
Cons
- No heatsink included
- Performance below premium drives
- Limited capacity options
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | KingSpec 256GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.