Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 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
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its speed, cool operation, and reliability. Verified buyers report fast boot times and sustained performance, with CrystalDiskInfo showing 100% health after months of use. The only minor gripe is the lack of an included mounting screw, but overall it's seen as a great budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Runs cool
- Reliable
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
Cons
- No mounting screw included
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.