Samsung SSDs have long set the benchmark for solid state drives, offering exceptional reliability and speed at competitive prices. During Amazon Prime Day, Samsung's latest lineup of 2280 M.2 SSDs hits record-low discounts—including the groundbreaking PCIe Gen 5 9100 Pro series. These top-performing drives now deliver unrivaled value across every performance tier.
Prime Day Savings on Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSDs

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)
$184.99 38% off $113.99 at Amazon
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)
$344.99 32% off $234.99 at Amazon
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus delivers outstanding performance for gaming PCs and PS5 consoles, exceeding Sony's recommended speeds with 7,250MB/s reads and 6,300MB/s writes. While slightly slower than the 990 Pro, its DRAM-less design leverages HMB technology to maintain near-identical gaming performance—making it a smarter choice for value-conscious users.
Prime Day Discounts: Samsung 990 Pro SSDs

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,450MB/s)
$209.99 29% off $149.99 at Amazon
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,450MB/s)
$479.99 43% off $275.49 at Amazon
As the reigning champion of PCIe 4.0 SSDs, the Samsung 990 Pro combines in-house Pascal controllers with 7th-gen TLC NAND for industry-leading speeds (7,450MB/s reads, 6,900MB/s writes). Its integrated DRAM cache provides measurable advantages for workstation tasks—though gaming enthusiasts will appreciate its included heatsink and plug-and-play PS5 compatibility.
Prime Day Exclusive: Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Offers

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD (Up to 14,800MB/s)
$299.99 37% off $189.99 at Amazon
Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD (Up to 14,800MB/s)
$549.99 30% off $384.99 at Amazon
Representing the cutting edge of storage technology, Samsung's 9100 Pro delivers unprecedented 14,800MB/s speeds—doubling PCIe 4.0 performance. While these drives showcase future-proof bandwidth, they're overkill for most users. Unless you're running specialized workloads or crave bragging rights, the 990 series delivers better value.
PS5 Compatibility Explained
Both Samsung's 990 EVO Plus and 990 Pro make exceptional PS5 upgrades, easily meeting Sony's speed requirements. While performance is identical, the EVO Plus requires a $10 heatsink purchase—whereas the Pro model includes one pre-installed. For budget-focused gamers, the EVO Plus offers identical gaming performance at lower cost.
Additional Prime Day SSD Deals for PS5
Explore more wallet-friendly storage upgrades with our handpicked selection of PS5-compatible SSDs.

WD Black SN7100 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)
$159.99 20% off $127.49 at Amazon

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,400MB/s)
$209.99 40% off $124.99 at Amazon

Lexar NM790 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,400MB/s)
$164.99 22% off $127.88 at Amazon

Crucial P310 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,100MB/s)
$333.99 30% off $234.99 at Amazon
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