A few months back, there were reports of health degradation issues with the Samsung 990 PRO nvme SSD, where its health started deteriorating rapidly. I heard Samsung released a firmware update to address this. Did that fix the problem? Is this SSD still worth buying, or are there better alternatives out there?
Yes, Samsung released firmware 1B2QJXD7 to fix the health reporting issue caused by a bug. While it doesn’t reset the wear percentage, it does stop further abnormal degradation. The drive is much more stable now. If you’re considering alternatives, you might look at the WD Black SN850X or Kingston KC3000.
If one were to buy it right now, would the firmware update already be installed?
Most likely, yes. New drives should come with the latest firmware pre-installed, but it’s always good to double-check.
I own three of them in different systems and have never had a problem. I had to google the issue you mentioned. Samsung fixed it two years ago, and I would highly recommend the drives. They’ve been solidly reliable for me.
That’s good to hear. I was worried about the reports. Do you think the 990 PRO is better than the alternatives?
Honestly, it depends on what you need. The 990 PRO has great performance, but the alternatives are also solid. It’s worth considering your specific use case.
I’ve seen mixed reviews online. Some say the firmware update helped, while others are still skeptical. Has anyone experienced issues post-update?
I haven’t heard any recent complaints, but I’m curious too. If anyone has updated their firmware and had problems, please share.