Samsung 990 Pro 1TB for PS5: live price and fit
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As of 21 October 2026 the cheapest new Samsung 990 Pro 1TB is £228.00. That is £228.00/TB, also the best value per TB at this size. At this size it reads at up to 7,450 MB/s with 600 TBW of endurance. 1TB is the entry size. It holds about 13 big games at an average of 75GB each, which suits a small rotation but fills quickly.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Key figures for the 1TB 990 Pro
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB (about 13 games at 75GB each) |
| Sequential read at this size | 7,450 MB/s |
| Endurance at this size | 600 TBW |
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Heatsink | Heatsink version fits (8.2mm) |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
Choosing 1TB
1TB is the entry size. It holds about 13 big games at an average of 75GB each, which suits a small rotation but fills quickly.
For the drive's full spec sheet and other sizes, go to the Samsung 990 Pro page. For rival 1TB drives from every maker, go to all 1TB PS5 SSDs.
990 Pro 1TB against its other sizes
| Size | Cheapest new price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung 990 Pro 1TB (this page) | £228.00 | £228.00/TB |
| Samsung 990 Pro 2TB | £424.87 | £212.44/TB |
| Samsung 990 Pro 4TB | £808.76 | £202.19/TB |
Cheapest compatible new listing per size on Amazon.co.uk, as of 21 October 2026.
Rivals at 1TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD_BLACK SN850X | 7,300 MB/s | £178.99 | £178.99/TB |
| MSI Spatium M480 Pro | 7,400 MB/s | £195.43 | £195.43/TB |
| Crucial T500 | 7,300 MB/s | £238.60 | £238.60/TB |
The tracked models nearest the Samsung 990 Pro in class and rated speed, each at its cheapest compatible new 1TB listing on Amazon.co.uk, as of 21 October 2026.
Cooling and fit
The heatsink version of the Samsung 990 Pro is 8.2mm tall and fits the PS5 expansion bay, on the PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro. For reference, Sony's M.2 SSD requirements allow a module up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink SSD - 1TB - PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal Solid State Hard DriveUsed | 1 TB | £204.26 | £204.26 | NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD with heat sink, 1 TB, PCIe 4.0, 7,450 MB/s read, 6,900 MB/s write, Internal SSD with RGB for PC/console gaming and video editing, MZ-V9P1T0CW | 1 TB | £228.00 | £228.00 | NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
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Frequently asked questions
What is today's price for a 1TB 990 Pro?
£228.00 is the lowest new price we found on 21 October 2026. That is £228.00/TB, also the best value per TB at this size.
What will a 1TB 990 Pro hold?
Roughly 13 big games if each averages 75GB. Your own total will be lower with several 100GB-plus titles and higher with smaller ones.
How many terabytes written is the 1TB 990 Pro rated for?
Its rating at this size is 600 TBW. A console writes mainly when installing and updating games, which is a small fraction of that.
Does the 1TB 990 Pro meet Sony's recommended speed?
It is rated at 7,450 MB/s at this size, comfortably over the 5,500 MB/s Sony recommends.
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