Samsung Unveils Its New SSD 990 Pro and 990 Pro Elite

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Photograph of the new Samsung SSD 990 Pro and 990 Pro Elite hard drives, showing their design and labeling, on a dark background that highlights their high-end aesthetics.

Samsung presents its new SSD 990 Pro and 990 Pro Elite

The South Korean company has officially announced its new generation of high-performance storage units. The 990 Pro and 990 Pro Elite models arrive to set a new benchmark in the premium segment of NVMe SSDs, making the most of the PCIe 5.0 standard. 🚀

Technical specifications focused on speed

These devices are designed to surpass the limits of previous generations with PCIe 4.0 interface. Samsung prioritizes delivering extremely high sequential read and write speeds, ideal for processing large volumes of data. One of the keys is how they have improved power management and heat generation control, a critical factor for maintaining performance in prolonged sessions.

Main features of the 990 Pro series:
  • PCI Express 5.0 x4 interface for maximum bandwidth.
  • Storage capacities up to 4 Terabytes (TB).
  • Firmware and controller optimizations for intensive and sustained workloads.
The launch positions these SSDs in the high-end range, competing directly with other solutions that use PCIe 5.0.

Target audience and value proposition

Samsung's new SSDs are specifically aimed at users who demand maximum performance. This includes gaming enthusiasts seeking to reduce loading times, and professionals working with video editing, 3D rendering, or data analysis. The proposal is not just hardware; it includes complementary software to configure and monitor the device on powerful systems.

Advantages for the end user:
  • Consistent performance during system-demanding tasks.
  • Greater energy efficiency compared to previous models.
  • Compatibility with the most modern motherboards that support PCIe 5.0.

Final market considerations

With this launch, Samsung strengthens its presence in the competitive fast storage sector. PCIe 5.0 technology allows these units to achieve superior transfer speeds, but the decisive factor for many will be the final price. The user's budget will determine whether they can access this latest-generation speed. 💸