Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB SSD is highly praised for its blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 speeds, which significantly improve data transfers and large file handling, though daily tasks show less noticeable gains. Users appreciate its reliability and value, especially when priced competitively, but recommend using a heatsink for optimal performance. The Q&A highlights its suitability for gaming and video editing, while noting that budget-conscious builders might prefer a PCIe 4.0 drive.
Pros
- Blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 speeds
- Reliable and stable performance
- Great value when on sale
- Good for gaming and video editing
- Useful Magician software features
Cons
- Requires heatsink for best performance
- Daily tasks show little speed difference
- Not budget-friendly for first-time builders
- Magician UI could explain features better
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III 2.5"
This SSD has a very poor reputation among reviewers, with multiple reports of failure within months of use. Users also complain about a frustrating warranty process and sub-par write speeds. While one reviewer noted it worked initially, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with many advising against purchase.
Pros
- Works initially
- Good for backups before failure
Cons
- Fails within months
- Frustrating warranty process
- Sub-par write speeds
- Bricks computer
- Poor quality control
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Blue SA510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| 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 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average capacity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average speed (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.