The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB is the objective winner of this comparison, securing victory in five out of seven measured specifications. Its most significant advantage over the competition is its endurance, which is 445% higher in terms of total bytes written. While the Crucial P3 Plus 2TB holds a lead in one category, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB demonstrates superior longevity and technical performance across the majority of the evaluated metrics.

Users prioritizing long-term reliability and heavy write workloads should choose the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB for its substantial endurance advantage. Conversely, the Crucial P3 Plus 2TB is the better option for budget-conscious buyers, as it offers a 66% advantage in MSRP. Select the former for high-intensity data tasks where durability is paramount, or opt for the latter if minimizing initial acquisition costs is your primary objective.