Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec XG7000-FB Series 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB is widely praised for its blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds, especially in data transfers and heavy workloads, with users noting it competes with the fastest drives on the market. While most reviewers are highly satisfied, some mention that the speed boost over PCIe 4.0 drives may not be noticeable in everyday tasks or gaming, and the lack of an included heatsink is a common concern. Overall, it's seen as a premium, reliable choice for high-end systems, though not budget-friendly.
Pros
- Blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds
- Excellent data transfer performance
- Reliable Samsung quality
- Easy installation
- Good value compared to 990 Pro
Cons
- No included heatsink
- Speed gain over PCIe 4.0 not noticeable in daily tasks
- Not budget-friendly
- Requires PCIe 5.0 support for full speed
KingSpec XG7000-FB Series 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The KingSpec XG 7000 SSD receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value for gaming and competitive pricing, noting it performs well for its DRAMless design. However, several verified buyers report defective units, with one failing after a few months and another arriving with damaged sectors, leading to reliability concerns.
Pros
- Competitive price
- Good for gaming
- Good value for money
- Smooth installation
- Fast verified speeds
Cons
- Defective units reported
- Failed after few months
- Damaged sectors on arrival
- Poor reliability
- Not for heavy write tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | KingSpec XG7000-FB Series | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB 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 social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
KingSpec XG7000-FB Series 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong random (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.