Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Samsung
77 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
SanDisk
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung T9 SSD, praising its blazing-fast speeds, portability, and durability. It's highly recommended for photographers, gamers, and general storage needs, with many noting it's reliable for backups and large file transfers. The only minor hesitation mentioned is the price, though some found refurbished options at a better value.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Portable and compact
- Durable build
- Reliable for backups
- Easy Mac compatibility
Cons
- High price
- Pricey for new units
Speed 5
Portability 4
Durability 3
Reliability 3
Value for money 2
Gaming performance 2
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portable
Budget
Console
Workstation
Gaming
Laptop
Specifications
| Samsung T9 Portable SSD | SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | MLC★ | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | nCache 4.0 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.