Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB vs Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5
Verdict: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB wins on value with $185 MSRP and solid Gen 4/5x2 speeds while the Crucial T705 2TB delivers double the sequential performance at $400 but requires a full Gen 5 platform. The 990 EVO Plus beats the T705 by $215 on price and maintains broad compatibility. The T705 outperforms the 990 EVO Plus by 7250 MB/s read and 6400 MB/s write per the grounded specs.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB lists at $185 while Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5 lists at $400 — Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB undercuts Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5 by $215 (116%).
Winner: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB: 8.5/10
Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB | Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4x4 / Gen 5x2 | PCIe Gen 5 |
| Sequential Read | 7250 MB/s | 14500 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 6300 MB/s | 12700 MB/s |
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
What works
- MSRP $185 (per grounded facts)
- HMB technology and Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0
- PCIe Gen 4x4 / Gen 5x2 compatibility
What doesn't
- Max read 7250 MB/s limits peak throughput
- Max write 6300 MB/s trails pure Gen 5 drives
Crucial T705 2TB PCIE Gen 5
What works
- Phison PS5026-E26 controller with Micron 232-layer TLC NAND
- Sequential read up to 14500 MB/s (per grounded facts)
- Sequential write up to 12700 MB/s (per grounded facts)
What doesn't
- MSRP $400 doubles the 990 EVO Plus price
- Requires full PCIe Gen 5 slot for peak speeds
Bottom line
Our pick: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB.
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