Amazon has reduced the price of the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD to $389.99 [1].
This price drop represents one of the lowest costs for the drive in recent months, making high-end PCIe 4.0 storage more accessible for PC builders.
The discount of $250 [1] brings the drive down from its usual price of $640 [2]. This reduction is approximately 40% off the standard retail cost [4]. The sale occurs during the Memorial Day period in May 2024 [3].
As one of the fastest drives available in its class, the 990 Pro is targeted at users requiring high data throughput. It features sequential read speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s [5] and sequential write speeds of 6,900 MB/s [6]. These specifications make it a primary choice for gaming rigs, and professional workstations.
Amazon said it reduced the price to attract builders and clear inventory during the holiday sales window [7]. The hardware remains backed by a five-year warranty [8].
Storage costs have fluctuated over the last year, but this specific price point marks a significant shift for the 2TB capacity model. The move reflects a broader trend of aggressive discounting on premium NVMe drives to maintain market share against emerging competitors.
“The 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD is priced at $389.99, a $250 discount from its usual $640 price.”
The significant price reduction on a flagship Samsung drive suggests a strategy to move high-capacity inventory before the next generation of storage standards becomes more prevalent. For consumers, this indicates that premium PCIe 4.0 performance is becoming commoditized, lowering the entry barrier for high-speed workstation builds.
