The Samsung 990 SSD has officially made its debut as a storage drive for strong performance, improved power efficiency, and more room for demanding workloads. It will be offered in 1TB and 2TB capacities, with a global launch beginning July 15, 2026, and local availability in the Philippines to follow soon.
Samsung 990 SSD
The 990 SSD is a balanced solution for gaming, creative work, and everyday PC use. It’s designed for people who need faster storage for heavy workloads, immersive gaming, high-resolution content creation, and DIY PC builds, and aimed at users who want a practical upgrade without giving up speed or efficiency.
The 2TB model can reach sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s, while the 1TB model can go up to 7,150 MB/s. Both offer sequential write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s. For random read/write performance, the 2TB model delivers up to 850K read and 1,200K write IOPS, while the 1TB version reaches up to 700K read and 1,100K write IOPS.
These numbers translate into faster file transfers, shorter loading times, quicker application launches, and smoother gameplay. The extra storage also helps users keep large files and modern AAA games on hand. The 2TB model can hold up to 30 large-scale games based on an average size of 64GB per title.
The new SSD uses PCIe 4.0 support and Samsung’s latest NAND technologies. It also comes with Samsung V-NAND, an in-house controller, and an M.2 2280 form factor. The drive supports AES 256-bit full disk encryption, TCG Opal V2.0, and Encrypted Drive IEEE1667 for data protection. Samsung Magician Software is also supported for data migration, drive health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Compared with the previous 990 PRO model, the 990 SSD offers improved power efficiency of up to 38%. This allows for strong performance while using less power.
Specifications
| Samsung 990 SSD | ||
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | |
| Form Factor | M.2 (2280) | |
| Storage Memory | Samsung V-NAND | |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | |
| Capacity` | 1TB | 2TB |
| Sequential Read/Write Speed | Up to 7,150 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s | Up to 7,250 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s |
| Random Read/Write Speed (QD32) | Up to 700K IOPS, 1,100K IOPS | Up to 850K IOPS, 1,200K IOPS |
| Management Software | Samsung Magician Software | |
| Data Encryption | AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)- | |
| Total Bytes Written | 400TB | 800TB |
| Warranty | Three-year Limited Warranty | |
Pricing and Availability
Both variants come with a three-year limited warranty. In the Philippines, the suggested retail price will be PHP 19,075 for the 1TB model and PHP 37,678 for the 2TB model. The Samsung 990 SSD will be offered via the official Samsung Storage stores on Shopee and Lazada, along with partner retailers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the available capacities for the Samsung 990 SSD?
A: The Samsung 990 SSD will be available in 1TB and 2TB versions.
Q: How fast is the Samsung 990 SSD?
A: The 2TB model reaches up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read speed, while the 1TB model reaches up to 7,150 MB/s.
Q: What is the power efficiency improvement?
A: Samsung says the 990 SSD improves power efficiency by up to 38% compared with the previous 990 PRO model.
Q: What software comes with the drive?
A: The SSD supports Samsung Magician Software for data migration, drive health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Q: When will it be available in the Philippines?
A: Samsung said it is coming soon to the Philippines after the global launch on July 15, 2026.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
