Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
100 Overall Score
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Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Kingston NV3 SSD is generally well-regarded for its ease of installation, reliability, and speed, with several users reporting no issues. However, a notable concern is its price volatility, with one reviewer noting a significant price increase over a short period, making it less of a value buy at current prices. Overall, it performs well for OS storage and general use, but potential buyers should watch for fair pricing.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Good for OS storage
- Works well in multiple systems
Cons
- Price volatility
- Overpriced due to memory shortage
Ease of installation 3
Performance 4
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Price volatility 1
Compatibility 2
Scores
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Gaming
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Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Kingston NV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| 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
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (76th percentile)
- Strong endurance (70th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.