Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
99 Overall Score
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fanxiang S500 Pro 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
fanxiang
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
fanxiang S500 Pro 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Fanxiang S500 Pro SSD generally receives high praise for its speed, reliability, and value for money, with many users noting it performs well in laptops, desktops, and even external enclosures. However, a few users encountered issues such as a drive not initializing or concerns about quality control and customer support, which slightly dampen the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Compatible with various systems
Cons
- Occasional drive initialization failure
- Quality control variability
- Limited customer support
- No dedicated DRAM (HMB cache)
- Potential slowdowns during sustained transfers
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Reliability 7
Ease of installation 5
Compatibility 5
Quality control 3
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | fanxiang S500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| 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 | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
fanxiang S500 Pro 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong endurance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.117score per dollar
vs
fanxiang S500 Pro 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.877score per dollar
fanxiang S500 Pro 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 7.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 18 specs.
