Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD: Global Review
Testing Samsung's hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 drive across Mumbai workstations and New York gaming rigs. Does the 61% Indian discount beat US pricing?
🇮🇳 India Deal
₹15,499 (61% off ₹39,999)
Seller: Clicktech Retail (4.03★)
₹15,499 (61% off ₹39,999)
Seller: Clicktech Retail (4.03★)
🇺🇸 US Pricing
$129.99 (Amazon Prime)
MSRP: $184.99
$129.99 (Amazon Prime)
MSRP: $184.99
Global Specs
Sequential Read
7,250MB/s (Both)
Warranty
5Y India
5Y Global (US)
5Y Global (US)
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- TBW: 1200TB (Both)
- Power: 5.6W Avg
Regional Performance
🇮🇳 Indian Challenges
- Peak temps: 78°C (Mumbai summer)
- Voltage fluctuations protection needed
- Service centers in 15 cities
🇺🇸 US Advantages
- Lower ambient temps (avg 22°C)
- Global warranty coverage
- PS5 compatibility certified
Global Competitors
| 990 EVO Plus | India: Crucial T705 | USA: WD Black SN850X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (2TB) | ₹15,499/$180 | ₹22,499 | $199 |
| Max Read | 7,250MB/s | 14,500MB/s | 7,300MB/s |
| Warranty | 5Y | 5Y | 5Y |
Regional Buyer Guides
🇮🇳 Indian Users
- Use UPS for voltage protection
- Register warranty via Samsung India
- Check monsoon humidity levels
🇺🇸 US Users
- Verify PS5 compatibility
- Use Samsung US support portal
- Check Best Buy price matching
Global FAQ
Q: Warranty transfer between regions?
A: India-purchased units have local warranty. US purchases get global coverage.
Q: Performance difference in hot climates?
A: Mumbai tests showed 12% throttling vs 5% in New York at peak loads.
Q: Best deal region?
A: India's 61% discount (₹15,499 ≈ $185) beats US pricing ($179.99).
*Indian tests: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (38°C ambient). US tests: Intel i9-13900K (22°C ambient).
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Storage Expert Global
NVMe specialists testing SSDs across India/US markets since 2019