Is This Samsung SSD Sale Worth It?
This Samsung SSD sale combines a steep Samsung 990 EVO Plus deal on a 4TB NVMe drive with a meaningful EVO 870 price drop on a 1TB SATA drive, giving buyers rare options in a market where SSD storage discounts are still hard to find and prices remain uncomfortably high for many budgets.
The headline offer is clear: Samsung’s 990 EVO Plus 4TB is now USD 599.99 (approx. RM2,800) after a 43% discount, and Amazon adds USD 100 (approx. RM460) in account credit once it ships. In parallel, the Samsung 870 EVO 1TB has dropped to USD 250 (approx. RM1,150), a USD 100 (approx. RM460) cut from its previous tag and its lowest level since April, even though it is still far above its historical floor. Put bluntly, these are not “cheap SSDs,” but for high-capacity NVMe and reliable SATA upgrades, they are among the few deals in a rough market.
One quotable way to frame it: “That this drive has dropped USD 100, but is still USD 200 above its lowest ever, speaks volumes.” The 990 EVO Plus, meanwhile, is described as “the SSD for the majority of users.” My verdict: creators and power users who need 4TB NVMe now should seriously consider the 990 EVO Plus, especially if they will use the credit, while value hunters eyeing the 870 EVO should still think twice unless a SATA upgrade cannot wait.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB: Rare High-Capacity NVMe Deal
The 4TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus is the centerpiece of current NVMe drive sales, because it combines high capacity, strong PCIe Gen 4 performance, and a meaningful bonus in the form of Amazon credit. The drive supports the PCIe NVMe Gen 4 standard and reaches sequential read speeds of 7,250MB/s and write speeds of 6,300MB/s, which is fast enough for desktop workstations, modern laptops, and even a PS5 or PS5 Pro. Samsung also tunes it for large transfers using Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 to hold speeds during heavy workloads.
At USD 599.99 (approx. RM2,800) after a 43% cut, the 4TB 990 EVO Plus sits in a sweet spot for buyers who need big, fast storage and want to avoid the even higher prices of DRAM-equipped flagships. The missing DRAM cache is a compromise, but the sources note that most users will not see a difference in daily use. The key sweetener is the USD 100 (approx. RM460) Amazon credit, which is automatically applied within 30 days of shipment and must be used within 120 days. It does not apply to digital content and only one credit is granted per customer, even if you order multiple drives.
If you plan to buy other hardware or accessories soon, this effective rebate makes the 990 EVO Plus one of the more compelling SSD storage discounts in the current inflated market. If you have no use for the credit, the price is still described as “not a bad” level in context, but no longer a slam-dunk impulse buy.
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB: SATA Workhorse With a Price Catch
On the SATA side, the Samsung 870 EVO 1TB has seen a sharp correction that undoes much of its recent price spike, making it a leading option for legacy systems and budget laptop upgrades that cannot use NVMe drives. This drive is a known quantity: a popular 2.5-inch SATA III SSD with a strong user reputation for stability and long-term reliability as a boot or secondary drive.
Performance-wise, the 870 EVO “can pretty much max out the SATA III interface” with read speeds up to 560MB/s and writes up to 530MB/s, which is a major step up for anyone still on spinning hard drives or early SSDs. Endurance is rated at 600TBW with a 5-year limited warranty, suggesting many years of typical use before wear becomes a concern.
The catch is the price history. The 1TB 870 EVO has been as low as USD 49 (approx. RM225) in the past and hit an eye-watering USD 519 (approx. RM2,380) in May. Its current USD 250 (approx. RM1,150) price is USD 100 (approx. RM460) lower than the last tag and the best level since April, yet still USD 200 (approx. RM920) above its absolute low. If you urgently need a SATA III SSD, this is one of the better SSD storage discounts available now, but it is not a bargain in historical terms.
NVMe vs SATA: Which Samsung SSD Fits Your Use Case?
These two Samsung SSDs target different buyers, and that matters more than the headline percentages. The 990 EVO Plus 4TB is for speed-hungry creators, gamers, and power users who need large NVMe storage for tasks like 4K editing, heavy game libraries, or multi-VM workflows. Its PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth and high sequential speeds make systems feel snappier and meet demanding platform requirements, including current-gen consoles.
The 870 EVO 1TB, by contrast, is a SATA III drive aimed at older desktops, budget laptops, and any system that lacks an M.2 NVMe slot. Its 560/530MB/s read/write figures are far slower than NVMe, but still a huge improvement versus mechanical HDDs, making it suitable for a new boot drive or extra space in everyday machines. With the market still described as “painful” for SSD buyers, this discount stands out as one of the better SATA deals available at the moment.
Another key factor is timing. The 990 EVO Plus promotion’s USD 100 (approx. RM460) credit is time-bound: it is issued within 30 days after shipment and expires 120 days after it hits your account, and it will not stack if you buy multiple drives. That adds urgency if you are planning other hardware purchases or want to outfit several systems in one go. For bulk storage projects, the 4TB NVMe with credit likely delivers more long-term value than piecemeal SATA upgrades, provided you can use the bonus before it lapses.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the 990 EVO Plus if you need a 4TB NVMe drive now for creative workloads, gaming, or PS5 use and can put the USD 100 (approx. RM460) Amazon credit to work before it expires.
- Skip the 990 EVO Plus if you do not care about the Amazon credit and can wait for broader NVMe drive sales or further price normalization, since current SSD prices remain inflated.
- Buy the 870 EVO if you must upgrade an older PC or laptop that only supports SATA III and want a reliable 1TB boot or storage drive at one of the better current Amazon prices.
- Skip the 870 EVO if your system supports NVMe and you can stretch your budget, because NVMe drives like the 990 EVO Plus offer far higher performance for the money.
- Buy the 990 EVO Plus if you are outfitting multiple systems and plan to pair the 4TB NVMe with other hardware orders, effectively treating the limited-time Amazon credit as a partial rebate.
- Skip the 870 EVO if you are price-sensitive above all else and can delay your purchase, since its current USD 250 (approx. RM1,150) price is still far above its historical low.
