Seagate FireCuda 530R
Seagate
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung PM9A1
Samsung
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Seagate FireCuda 530R
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Durability 1
Warranty 1
Performance 1
Compatibility 1
Directstorage support 1
Samsung PM9A1
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Seagate FireCuda 530R | Samsung PM9A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | E18 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Seagate FireCuda 530R
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung PM9A1
- Strong speed (78th percentile)
- Below average endurance (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Seagate FireCuda 530R0.103score per dollar
vs
Samsung PM9A10.417score per dollar
Samsung PM9A1 offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Seagate FireCuda 530R
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
