Crucial T700
Samsung 9100 Pro
What Buyers Say
Crucial T700
The Crucial T700 Gen5 NVMe SSD is widely praised for its blazing sequential speeds, often exceeding specs, and its effective heatsink design. However, users note that random performance gains over Gen4 are minimal, and the large heatsink can complicate installation and limit expansion options. Overall, it's a top-tier choice for those wanting maximum performance, but it requires careful consideration of physical fit and airflow.
Pros
- Blazing sequential speeds
- Effective heatsink design
- Exceeds advertised speeds
- Sturdy build quality
- Good value for performance
Cons
- Large heatsink size
- Minimal random performance gains
- Complicates installation
- Limits expansion options
- Requires adequate airflow
Samsung 9100 Pro
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
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T700 | Samsung 9100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Phison E26 | Samsung in-house Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T700
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
Samsung 9100 Pro
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.