Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
100 Overall Score
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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users generally praise this NVMe SSD for its speed, value, and reliability, especially for PS5 use and server applications. One reviewer notes it's a safe but pricey choice, while others highlight fast shipping and helpful customer service. The Q&A confirms high endurance and reliability ratings, reinforcing positive sentiment.
Pros
- Fast NVMe performance
- Great value for price and size
- Reliable for servers
- Must-have for PS5
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Pricey choice
- Slight risk for value-conscious buyers
Performance 2
Value for money 2
Reliability 2
Ps5 compatibility 1
Shipping speed 1
Customer service 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | Western Digital |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| 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
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.026score per dollar
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.040score per dollar
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
