Samsung SSD offers best value

The Samsung 990 Pro 1 To internal SSD is currently available for 215.99 € at Amazon and has been identified as the best value for money in a comparison of 28 models tested in a laboratory, according to a report.

High performance and features

The SSD offers ultra-fast read speeds exceeding 7 gigabytes per second and is noted for its excellent read and write speeds, very fast real-world performance, good thermal management, and a 5-year warranty.

Limitations in cache size

However, it has a limited SLC cache compared to some competitors, which can affect performance under heavy workloads or when handling large data transfers.

Competing with Kingston’s KC3000

The Samsung 990 Pro 1 To directly competes with the KC3000 from Kingston, which was already very fast but offers better heat control, making it a strong alternative in the high-performance SSD market.

Kioxia’s Exceria Plus G4 performs well

The Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 is noted as the second best in the price-to-quality comparison. As Kioxia's first PCIe Gen 5 SSD, it does not revolutionize the market but performs efficiently, though it does not fully exploit the bandwidth of its interface.

Performance limited by pricing

Its performance is present but limited given its entry-level pricing, suggesting there is room for improvement in future models to better match the capabilities of its interface.