Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB 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 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
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 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)
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 (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 18 specs.