Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Patriot SSD, praising its speed, easy installation, and value for money. It has successfully revived older computers, with boot times dropping dramatically. A few noted it's not mind-blowing but meets expectations for a SATA SSD. Overall, it's a reliable and affordable upgrade.
Pros
- Fast boot and load times
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
- Reliable performance
- Compatible with older computers
Cons
- Not mind-blowing speed
- Long-term durability unproven
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Patriot P220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (28th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot P220 256GB SATA III 2.5" offers 23.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.
