Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed, easy installation, and reliable performance, making it a top choice for gaming PCs and PS5 upgrades. Users highlight significant improvements in boot times, game loading, and file transfers, with many noting it meets or exceeds advertised speeds. While a few mention minor issues like startup quirks or the need for BIOS updates, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with strong recommendations for its value and 5-year warranty.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- PS5 compatible
- Large storage capacity
- Runs cool
Cons
- Startup issues with fastboot
- Requires BIOS update on some systems
- No heatsink on some models
- Price can be high at launch
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung PM9B1 | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 2 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung PM9B1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong speed (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.
