Samsung 990 EVO vs ADATA SU630
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are generally very satisfied with this Samsung SSD, praising its fast read/write speeds, easy installation, and good value for budget builds. Some note that a DRAM-equipped alternative like the 990 EVO PLUS is close in price and might be a better choice, and a few mention minor setup quirks like needing extra screws or firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a solid, reliable drive for gaming and general storage expansion.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for budget
- Reliable Samsung quality
- Great for gaming storage
Cons
- DRAM-less design
- Requires firmware update
- Extra screws needed
- Heatsink installation tricky
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
This budget SSD is praised for its excellent value, significantly speeding up older laptops and desktops. Users highlight its ease of installation and compatibility with older BIOS systems. While not the fastest SSD on the market, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and is a great upgrade from mechanical drives. Some note the lack of mounting hardware and lower endurance compared to pricier models.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Easy installation
- Compatible with old BIOS
- Significant speed boost for old PCs
- Good for basic tasks
Cons
- Not the fastest SSD
- No mounting screws included
- Lower endurance than TLC/MLC
- No frills packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 990 EVO | ADATA SU630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average capacity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
