Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 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
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial P3/P3 Plus SSD is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, with many reviewers noting it outperforms older, more expensive drives. Users appreciate the large 2TB capacity, fast speeds, and cool operation, though some mention concerns about QLC NAND and lack of DRAM for sustained workloads. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly upgrade for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Large 2TB capacity
- Fast speeds for gaming and general use
- Runs cool under load
- Easy installation
Cons
- QLC NAND longevity concerns
- No DRAM cache
- Higher temps under sustained load
- Gen 3 version slower than Gen 4
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Crucial P3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 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
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (71st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.