Exceptional fake SSD clone of Samsung 990 Pro is almost impossible to spot — near-identical performance blurs the line between real and fake as AI crunch drives knock-off market

Counterfeiters have created a near-perfect fake clone of the Samsung 990 Pro SSD, with AI-driven knock-offs blurring the line between real and fake. The fake drive closely mimics the original in appearance, but key differences lie in the components used, such as the Maxio MAP1602 SSD controller instead of Samsung's Pascal controller. Despite these discrepancies, the fake SSD delivers impressive performance, almost matching the real Samsung 990 Pro in speed tests. To distinguish between real and fake Samsung SSDs, users can use Samsung Magician software for authentication, as fake drives won't support its features. It's crucial to purchase SSDs from trusted retailers to avoid falling victim to increasingly convincing clones.