Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial P5 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 P5 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial P5 Plus is generally well-received as a fast and reliable Gen4 NVMe drive, with users praising its sequential and random performance, especially for gaming and everyday tasks. However, some noted it runs hot, has relatively low endurance, and performance can vary depending on the M.2 slot used. A few minor issues like missing mounting screws were mentioned, but overall it's seen as a solid value.
Pros
- Fast sequential read/write
- Good random performance
- Solid value for money
- Works well for gaming
- Comes with heatsink option
Cons
- Runs hot
- Low endurance
- Performance varies by slot
- Missing mounting screw
- Requires PCIe 4.0 for full speed
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Crucial P5 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 | Micron DMO1B2 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| 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
Crucial P5 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong random (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.