Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44L 1TB 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
Team Group MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The TeamGroup MP44L SSD generally receives positive feedback for its value, performance, and long warranty, with many users finding it a solid budget option. However, one verified reviewer experienced a fatal error and drive failure after a few weeks, requiring an RMA, which tempers overall sentiment. Most users report smooth installation and satisfactory speeds, though some note it may not be the fastest advertised.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Long 5-year warranty
- Decent performance
- Easy installation
- Works with PS5
Cons
- Drive failure after weeks
- Not fastest advertised speed
- No cloning software included
- Formatting issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Team Group MP44L | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| 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
Team Group MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (76th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.