Head-to-head · Best SSDs for PS5 Upgrade

Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink vs Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about PS5 users who want top-of-spec performance and Samsung reliability — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best SSDs for PS5 Upgrade

Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink

4.7

$130

The 990 Pro with Heatsink is the fastest pick. 7,450 MB/s edges out the WD SN850X on raw spec. Best for users who want top-of-spec performance and don't mind paying Samsung's premium.

Strengths

— 7,450 MB/s sequential read — fastest in this lineup
— Heatsink with RGB lighting (visible through PS5 expansion slot)
— Samsung's class-leading endurance ratings

Watch-outs

— RGB lighting requires Samsung Magician software on PC to customize (one-time setup)
— Slightly higher price than WD SN850X with heatsink
— Samsung's premium tax — non-Pro SSDs hit similar real-world PS5 speeds

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Ranked #5 in Best SSDs for PS5 Upgrade

Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB

4.6

$130

The FireCuda 530R is the endurance pick. Highest TBW (terabytes written) in this lineup — useful for heavy gamers who download/uninstall constantly. Trade-off is no heatsink in the box. Best for heavy-use PS5 setups.

Strengths

— Best-in-class endurance — 1,275 TBW for the 1TB model
— 7,300 MB/s sequential read
— Sony-validated for PS5 expansion

Watch-outs

— Heatsink is a separate purchase
— Endurance rating is higher than typical gamer needs
— Price closer to WD SN850X w/HS but heatsink not included

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How they stack up

Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink

Fastest spec. Most premium pick. RGB heatsink unique here. Samsung tax over WD SN850X.

Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB

Highest endurance (TBW). No heatsink in box. Same price as Samsung 990 Pro w/HS.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink	Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB
Capacity	1TB	1TB
Read Speed	7,450 MB/s	7,300 MB/s
Heatsink	Pre-installed RGB	None
Warranty	5-year	—
TBW	—	1,275 TBW
Recovery	—	3-year Rescue

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