Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
91 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed that makes Windows and games load almost instantly. Many note it's overkill for current games but worth the price for future-proofing. A few mention it's easy to install and offers good value compared to similar Gen5 drives. One reviewer notes they aren't yet using its full potential due to their current CPU, but plan to upgrade soon.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Fast Windows and game loading
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Overkill for current games
- Requires compatible motherboard
- Potential not fully utilized with older CPUs
Speed 5
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Brand reliability 2
Future proofing 2
Compatibility 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5 | 5 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.