Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
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
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
This budget M.2 SATA SSD receives mixed reviews. While some users find it a cheap, simple upgrade for basic tasks, several report severe issues like random freezes, early failure signs within a month, and a lack of DRAM cache leading to increased wear. The drive is not recommended for heavy workloads, and some suggest spending more on a reputable brand like Samsung.
Pros
- cheap price
- simple upgrade for basic tasks
- fast and stable for light use
- compatible with older laptops
- good for aesthetics (cable-free)
Cons
- no DRAM cache
- random freezes
- early failure signs
- mediocre endurance (60TBW)
- not for heavy workloads
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Team Group MS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong endurance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average speed (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
