Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
40 Overall Score
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Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Samsung NVMe SSD is generally well-received, with many users praising its speed, value, and reliability as an upgrade from older drives. However, some users report compatibility issues with USB adapters and occasional failures, with one unit failing after a few months. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious upgrades, but be aware of potential quirks.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
- Easy installation
- Improves system performance
Cons
- Compatibility issues with USB adapters
- Occasional failures
- Questionable authenticity stickers
- Poor packaging
Performance 6
Value for money 5
Reliability 4
Compatibility 3
Authenticity 2
Packaging 1
Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung PM9B1 | Kingston KC3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | No data | |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Controller | — | Phison E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 2 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (67th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong random (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.618score per dollar
vs
Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.416score per dollar
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston KC3000
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
