Samsung launches 990 SSD: New features, price, and where to buy

TL;DR: Samsung's new 990 SSD is now available with 1TB ($269.99) and 2TB ($529.99). The PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive promises read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s.

We know upgrading your PC hasn't been exactly cheap lately. Between RAMageddon and electronics price hikes across the board, everything from SSDs to laptops have become more expensive in 2026. But if you're looking to add more storage, Samsung has a new option on the table.

Samsung has officially launched the Samsung 990 SSD, a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive built for everyday users who want fast, responsive storage for gaming, creative work, and daily computing. Available now in 1TB ($269.99) and 2TB ($529.99) capacities, the new drive focuses on delivering high performance while using less power than Samsung's flagship 990 Pro.

What does the Samsung 990 SSD offer?

The Samsung 990 SSD is designed to speed up everyday tasks, whether you're loading games, moving large files, or managing creative projects. It delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s, helping reduce load times, speed up installations, and transfer high-resolution photos and videos quickly.

Samsung says the drive reaches random read and write speeds of up to 850K and 1,200K IOPS, which can help keep everyday workloads running smoothly and responsively. The new drive is positioned as an easy upgrade for existing PCs or a dependable option for new desktop builds.

More speed without the price tag

Beyond raw speed, Samsung is putting a big emphasis on efficiency. Samsung says the 990 SSD offers up to 38% better performance per watt than the 990 Pro, making it its most power-efficient SSD so far. That efficiency helps the drive deliver fast speeds while keeping power consumption lower, which is useful for laptops and everyday computing.

Samsung also bundles its Magician software, which lets you monitor drive health, install firmware updates, and manage security features from one dashboard.

Grab the Samsung 990 SSD starting at $279 and give your setup a much-needed upgrade.