Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
LEVEN JS600 2TB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
LEVEN JS600 2TB SATA III 2.5"
The Leven SSD receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its speed, value, and ease of installation, with one noting excellent post-sale support after a faulty unit was replaced. However, multiple verified reviews report drives failing within months or a year, with issues like overheating, disconnects, and data loss, leading to frustration and a 50/50 reliability perception.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for price
- Excellent customer support
- Lightweight and durable
Cons
- Drive fails within months
- Overheating issues
- Random disconnections
- Data loss risk
- Inconsistent quality control
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | LEVEN JS600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB 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 social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
LEVEN JS600 2TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
