Samsung 990 EVO Plus against WD Blue
Samsung 990 EVO Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Samsung 990 EVO Plus scores 533% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is the better buy: 96.2 points per $100 against 15.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | WD Blue | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 76 | 12 | 64 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 96.2 | 15.2 | 533%left |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 | level |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 4000 GB | 300%right |
| Sequential read | 7150 MB/s | 180 MB/s | 3872%left |
| Sequential write | 6300 MB/s | 180 MB/s | 3400%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | WD Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | Hard drive |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 4 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,150 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,300 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | No |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 |