Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung
49 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its speed and easy installation. Many note dramatic boot time improvements and fast app loading. Some caution about Samsung Magician's RAPID mode and firmware updates, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Blazing fast speed
- Easy installation
- Dramatic boot time improvement
- Reliable performance
- Good cloning software included
Cons
- RAPID mode can cause OS issues
- Firmware update risks
- Limited capacity for some users
- No mounting bracket included
Speed 6
Installation ease 4
Software issues 3
Capacity 3
Compatibility 4
Value for money 2
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its performance, ease of installation, and value for money. A few minor issues were mentioned, such as a delivery problem and lack of detailed specs, but these do not detract from the product's positive reception.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
- Works well in PCIe5 slot
Cons
- Delivery issues
- Lack of detailed specs (TBW)
Performance 5
Ease of installation 3
Value for money 3
Brand reliability 2
Delivery 1
Specifications 1
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Specifications
| Samsung 850 PRO | Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Samsung MEX Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 10★ | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average speed (24th percentile)
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"0.616score per dollar
vs
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.498score per dollar
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD Blue SN5100
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
