SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
92 Overall Score
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung T9 SSD, praising its blazing-fast speeds, portability, and durability. It's highly recommended for photographers, gamers, and general storage needs, with many noting it's reliable for backups and large file transfers. The only minor hesitation mentioned is the price, though some found refurbished options at a better value.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Portable and compact
- Durable build
- Reliable for backups
- Easy Mac compatibility
Cons
- High price
- Pricey for new units
Speed 5
Portability 4
Durability 3
Reliability 3
Value for money 2
Gaming performance 2
Scores
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Specifications
| SanDisk 4TB SSD | Samsung T9 Portable SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 22800.079score per dollar
vs
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 20.115score per dollar
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 offers 1.5x better value for money
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk 4TB SSD
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
