The Samsung 9100 Pro returns Samsung to the top of the NVMe SSD leaderboard with PCIe 5.0 performance that PCWorld called the fastest they've tested. TechRadar praised it as a fantastic option for professional use but noted it's not ideal for gamers. The drive features 1GB of DRAM per terabyte and 236-layer TLC NAND, though reviewers noted its premium pricing makes it excessive for typical users. It's best suited for professionals who need maximum performance rather than casual consumers.
Strengths
- +Fastest benchmarking NVMe SSD tested according to PCWorld
- +1GB DRAM per terabyte for fast random operations
- +PCIe 5.0 x4 interface with 236-layer TLC NAND
- +5-year warranty and rated for 600TBW per terabyte
Watch-outs
- −Expensive overkill for most users according to PCWorld
- −A hair off the pace in Windows file transfers
How it compares
The Samsung 9100 Pro is the only one of the group with 1GB DRAM per terabyte, offering superior random I/O performance compared to the WD Black SN8100 and Crucial T705, but it's more expensive than the Corsair MP700 Pro SE and lacks the heatsink option. It's faster than the Samsung 990 Pro in some benchmarks but doesn't match the 7,400 MB/s read speeds, and is less suitable for budget-conscious users.
Who this is for
At a glance: professionals requiring high random access performance.
Why you’d buy the Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
- Fastest benchmarking NVMe SSD tested according to PCWorld.
- 1GB DRAM per terabyte for fast random operations.
- PCIe 5.0 x4 interface with 236-layer TLC NAND.
Why you’d skip it
- Expensive overkill for most users according to PCWorld.
- A hair off the pace in Windows file transfers.
Rating sources
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
