Kingston NV3
Samsung 9100 Pro
What Buyers Say
Kingston NV3
The Kingston NV3 SSD is generally well-regarded for its ease of installation, reliability, and speed, with several users reporting no issues. However, a notable concern is its price volatility, with one reviewer noting a significant price increase over a short period, making it less of a value buy at current prices. Overall, it performs well for OS storage and general use, but potential buyers should watch for fair pricing.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Good for OS storage
- Works well in multiple systems
Cons
- Price volatility
- Overpriced due to memory shortage
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
| Kingston NV3 | Samsung 9100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 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 | — | Samsung in-house Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston NV3
- Strong speed (76th percentile)
- Strong endurance (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Kingston NV3 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
