Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
98 Overall Score
vs
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
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
Speed performance 5
Reliability 1
Cooling requirements 2
Value for money 2
Comparison to 990 pro 2
Build quality 1
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Corsair MP600 PRO LPX | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| 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)
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average feature (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.028score per dollar
vs
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.090score per dollar
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.2x better value for money
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 18 specs.
