Samsung

Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink

Expert rating9 / 10

Model:: Samsung 990 PRO
Interface:: PCIe 4.0
Sequential Read:: Up to 7,450 MB/s
Heatsink Option:: Included (Nickel-Coated)

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Manufacturer: Samsung Last updated: September 12, 2026

Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink Review

The Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink is the same drive as the base 990 PRO we already cover, just sold as a distinct SKU with a factory nickel-coated heatsink pre-attached for buyers who don't want to source one separately.

If you're installing into a PS5's expansion slot or a motherboard without its own M.2 cooling, this is the SKU to buy rather than the bare drive, since Sony's height and thermal requirements make a properly fitted heatsink genuinely necessary rather than optional.

Performance and Speed

Identical 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write to the bare 990 PRO, since this is the same underlying drive with a heatsink added rather than a performance variant. Independent testing consistently ranks the underlying drive among the best overall gaming SSDs.

Why the Heatsink SKU Exists Separately

Samsung sells this as its own SKU specifically because PS5 owners and buyers without motherboard M.2 cooling need a properly sized, factory-fitted heatsink rather than a third-party add-on that might not clear case or console clearances. The nickel coating also aids heat dissipation compared to a plain aluminum shield.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the base Samsung 990 PRO, also covered on this site, the only difference is the pre-attached heatsink, so buy the bare version only if your motherboard already has its own M.2 cooling solution. Against the WD Black SN850X, also covered on this site, which also offers a heatsink SKU, both are excellent PS5-ready options and the choice usually comes down to price or brand preference.

Who This SSD Is Actually For

PS5 owners installing into the console's M.2 expansion slot. Sony's specific thermal and height requirements make this heatsink SKU the right buy over the bare drive.

Motherboard builds without integrated M.2 cooling that want a properly fitted solution.

Not for buyers whose motherboard already includes its own M.2 heatsink. The base Samsung 990 PRO, covered elsewhere on this site, saves money in that case.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating9 / 10

The right SKU to buy for PS5 installs or boards without integrated M.2 cooling; identical performance to the bare drive.

Best for

PS5 owners installing into the console's M.2 expansion slot. Sony's specific thermal and height requirements make this heatsink SKU the right buy.
Motherboard builds without integrated M.2 cooling that want a properly fitted, factory-tested solution.
Buyers who don't want to shop separately for a compatible third-party heatsink.

Not for

Not for buyers whose motherboard already includes its own M.2 heatsink. The base Samsung 990 PRO, covered elsewhere on this site, saves money in that case.
Not for small-form-factor builds without confirming the heatsink height clears the case's M.2 shroud.
Not for anyone wanting a PCIe 5.0 drive; Samsung's own 9100 PRO, covered elsewhere on this site, is the newer flagship for that.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

8.4/10

How fast this drive is among internal SSDs, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type.

Identity

Brand	Samsung
Model Number	990 PRO with Heatsink
Series	Samsung 990 PRO

Interface and form

Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential performance

Sequential Read	7450 MB/s
Sequential Write	6900 MB/s

Controller and cache

DRAM Cache	DRAM

NAND

NAND Type	TLC

Power and thermals

Heatsink	Included (Nickel-Coated)

Physical and commercial

Warranty	5 Years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,450 MB/s Read/6,900 MB/s Write/PS5-Ready Heatsink SKU)?

Key specs for the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink: Sequential Read 7450 MB/s, Sequential Write 6900 MB/s, Capacity Options 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, Interface PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe, NAND Type TLC, DRAM Cache DRAM.

Who is the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,450 MB/s Read/6,900 MB/s Write/PS5-Ready Heatsink SKU) best suited to?

Best suited to: PS5 owners installing into the console's M.2 expansion slot. Sony's specific thermal and height requirements make this heatsink SKU the right buy; Motherboard builds without integrated M.2 cooling that want a properly fitted, factory-tested solution; Buyers who don't want to shop separately for a compatible third-party heatsink.

What are the drawbacks of the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,450 MB/s Read/6,900 MB/s Write/PS5-Ready Heatsink SKU)?

Not the best fit for: Not for buyers whose motherboard already includes its own M.2 heatsink. The base Samsung 990 PRO, covered elsewhere on this site, saves money in that case; Not for small-form-factor builds without confirming the heatsink height clears the case's M.2 shroud; Not for anyone wanting a PCIe 5.0 drive; Samsung's own 9100 PRO, covered elsewhere on this site, is the newer flagship for that.