Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group T-FORCE G70 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Team Group T-FORCE G70 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally appreciate the performance and value of this M.2 drive, especially for tasks like video editing and gaming. However, several concerns were raised about build quality, installation issues, and one report of failure within a year. The drive runs hot, so good ventilation is recommended.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Great for video editing
- Stable temperatures with ventilation
Cons
- Poor build quality
- Heatsink installation issues
- Runs hot
- Failed within a year
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Team Group T-FORCE G70 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | InnoGrit |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Team Group T-FORCE G70 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong speed (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong random (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.