Samsung 990 Pro for PS5: compatibility, heatsink fit and live price
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Compatible. A fast Gen4 drive well clear of Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation, and the heatsink version is 8.2mm tall, so it fits the bay with room to spare. As of 21 October 2026, the lowest-priced compatible listing is the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD with heat sink at £228.00. The best value per TB is the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD with heat sink, at £202.19/TB (£808.76).
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Spec sheet: Samsung 990 Pro
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 7,450 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 6,900 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| NAND type | TLC |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Controller | Samsung Pascal |
| Endurance | About 600 TBW per TB (1,200 TBW at 2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Heatsink version | Yes, 8.2mm tall |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2022 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
Samsung 990 Pro and PS5 compatibility
Samsung's Gen4 flagship. The heatsink SKU (model codes ending CW) measures 80 x 24.3 x 8.2mm on Samsung's datasheet, inside Sony's 11.25mm ceiling and 25mm width limit. The bare SKU (codes ending BW) needs a low-profile heatsink added.
Will it fit under the PS5 cover?
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.
The bare version works too, but Sony requires a heat dissipation structure, so pair it with a low-profile heatsink. Listings on this page are tagged "Fits PS5" when they are the heatsink version of this model. For more on the rule see the 11.25mm height guide.
Rivals at 2TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Spatium M480 Pro | 7,400 MB/s | £303.52 | £151.76/TB |
| Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe | 7,400 MB/s | £366.44 | £183.22/TB |
| Crucial T500 | 7,400 MB/s | £490.00 | £245.00/TB |
Peers chosen by class and rated read speed. Prices are each model's lowest new 2TB listing on Amazon.co.uk on 21 October 2026.
Related pages for the 990 Pro
Its capacities each have a full ranking: 1TB PS5 SSDs, 2TB PS5 SSDs, 4TB PS5 SSDs. The Samsung PS5 SSD page covers the rest of the maker's range. Head to head: 990 Pro vs WD_BLACK SN850X and 990 Pro vs 9100 Pro. For any other drive, start at the PS5 SSD model index.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung 990 Pro work in a PS5?
Compatible. A fast Gen4 drive well clear of Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation, and the heatsink version is 8.2mm tall, so it fits the bay with room to spare. That holds for the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro as well: all three share one slot specification.
Do I have to add a heatsink to the Samsung 990 Pro?
Yes, and the simplest route is the heatsink version, which is 8.2mm tall and inside the 11.25mm limit. The bare version needs a low-profile heatsink added.
How much does the Samsung 990 Pro cost in the UK right now?
As of 21 October 2026, the lowest-priced compatible listing is the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD with heat sink at £228.00. The best value per TB is the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD with heat sink, at £202.19/TB (£808.76).
Which sizes is the Samsung 990 Pro sold in?
Sizes offered: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. Working from 75GB per big game, that is about 13 games on 1TB and 26 on 2TB.
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