Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston A400 1.92TB SATA III 2.5"
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
Kingston A400 1.92TB SATA III 2.5"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston SSD, praising its value for money, reliability, and performance. Many use it as a primary drive or for gaming, noting fast load times and ample storage. A few minor complaints include the lack of a SATA cable and difficulty registering the product online.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Reliable performance
- Fast load times
- Ample storage capacity
- Easy installation
Cons
- No SATA cable included
- Registration difficult on website
- Not the fastest SSD
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Kingston A400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| 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)
Kingston A400 1.92TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (69th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.