Corsair MP600 Pro LPX vs Samsung 990 Pro for PS5
PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro storage, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability come from Amazon.co.uk as of the last update and may change.
There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide. Today the MP600 Pro LPX is £42.03/TB cheaper (£170.41/TB for the MP600 Pro LPX against £212.44/TB for the 990 Pro), as of 21 October 2026.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Side by side: MP600 Pro LPX and 990 Pro
| Corsair MP600 Pro LPX | Samsung 990 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe Gen4 |
| Read speed (up to) | 7,100 MB/s | 7,450 MB/s |
| Speed inside a PS5 | Gen4 link | Gen4 link |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| Endurance per TB | 700 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Heatsink for PS5 | Fitted as standard | Version fits (8.2mm) |
| Officially licensed | No | No |
| Largest size | 8TB | 4TB |
| Cheapest 2TB-class listing today | £340.81 (£170.41/TB) | £424.87 (£212.44/TB) |
The verdict for PS5 owners
There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide.
Today the MP600 Pro LPX is £42.03/TB cheaper (£170.41/TB for the MP600 Pro LPX against £212.44/TB for the 990 Pro), as of 21 October 2026.
Reasons to pick each
MP600 Pro LPX
- Corsair cut the heatsink down from the original MP600 Pro so it fits the console.
- Compatible.
- Rated endurance: 700 TBW per terabyte.
990 Pro
- Samsung's Gen4 flagship.
- Compatible.
- Rated endurance: 600 TBW per terabyte.
More on both drives
Spec sheets and every listing in stock are on the individual pages for the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX and the Samsung 990 Pro. If neither appeals, the cheapest PS5 SSDs and all 2TB PS5 SSDs rank the alternatives, and PS5 SSDs with a heatsink narrows them to ready-to-fit drives. Other head-to-heads are linked from the model index; the criteria are in PS5 SSD requirements.
Compatible drives, live prices
Related comparisons and guides
More to read: All models, 2TB, With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD, PS5 SSD requirements, Best value PS5 SSD.
Frequently asked questions
Which wins for PS5, the MP600 Pro LPX or the 990 Pro?
There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide.
Which is cheaper today, the MP600 Pro LPX or the 990 Pro?
Today the MP600 Pro LPX is £42.03/TB cheaper (£170.41/TB for the MP600 Pro LPX against £212.44/TB for the 990 Pro), as of 21 October 2026.
Will I notice the MP600 Pro LPX or 990 Pro being faster in games?
No. Their ratings differ (7,100 MB/s for the MP600 Pro LPX, 7,450 MB/s for the 990 Pro), but above roughly 5,500 MB/s the console's Gen4 slot and the games themselves set the pace.
Which has a heatsink that fits the PS5, the MP600 Pro LPX or the 990 Pro?
Corsair MP600 Pro LPX: fitted as standard. Samsung 990 Pro: version fits (8.2mm). Whichever you choose must end up no thicker than 11.25mm with its heatsink on.
Independent comparison site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation and PS5 are trademarks of Sony.
Last updated: 2026-10-21 06:04:07 UTC. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date indicated on Amazon.co.uk and are subject to change. Any price displayed at the time of purchase will apply. CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.