Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston KC600 1TB 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 KC600 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Customers are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its value and fast delivery. The packaging was noted as thoughtful, with cardboard inserts to keep the item rigid. However, the lack of a SATA cable and unclear case material are minor concerns.
Pros
- Fast delivery
- Good value for money
- Thoughtful packaging
Cons
- No SATA cable included
- Unclear case material
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Kingston KC600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | SM2259 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 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 KC600 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.