Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Patriot P300 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Patriot P300 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Most users find this Patriot P300 a good budget NVMe SSD for basic tasks like booting Windows or storing games, with fast boot times and easy setup. However, one verified review reports a catastrophic failure with thousands of uncorrectable errors shortly after installation, raising reliability concerns. Overall, it's seen as decent value for the price, but potential buyers should be aware of the risk.
Pros
- Fast boot times
- Budget-friendly price
- Easy setup
- Works with older motherboards
- Good for basic tasks
Cons
- Runs hot without heatsink
- Potential reliability issues
- No cache mentioned
- Catastrophic failure reported
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Patriot P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | SMI 2263XT |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| 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
Patriot P300 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.