Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
100 Overall Score
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VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
VisionTek
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
75 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The SSD offers strong security features with TCG Opal and AES encryption, and is built to withstand shocks and vibrations. It delivers fast sequential read/write speeds and has low power consumption, making it efficient. However, compatibility with M.2 slots may vary, so users should verify their device's specifications.
Pros
- Strong encryption support
- Shock and vibration resistant
- Fast sequential speeds
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Potential M.2 compatibility issues
Encryption 1
Durability 1
Performance 1
Power efficiency 1
Compatibility 1
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | VisionTek DLX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 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 in-house Controller | Innogrit IG5220 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
- Strong endurance (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.051score per dollar
vs
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22300.110score per dollar
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
