TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD vs Samsung 9100 PRO

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD USB

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD USB

TWOPAN
27 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Samsung
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD USB

72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

Users generally appreciate the TWOPAN SSD for its fast transfer speeds, compact design, and seamless integration with iPhones for ProRes recording. However, several reviewers noted significant drawbacks, including performance drops after an hour of continuous use, a noisy fan, and a high price point. One user experienced a capacity display issue that was resolved through excellent customer support, leading to a revised positive rating.

Pros
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Compact and portable design
  • Seamless iPhone ProRes recording
  • Real-time LCD monitoring
  • Versatile connection options
Cons
  • Performance drops after 1 hour
  • Noisy fan picked up by microphones
  • High price point
  • Runs hot during extended use
👍 Transfer speed 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Portability 3
👎 Performance sustainability 2
👎 Noise level 2
🤔 Value for money 3

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

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Scores

Gaming
TWOPAN
21
Samsung
100
Console
TWOPAN
14
Samsung
100
Workstation
TWOPAN
26
Samsung
99
Laptop
TWOPAN
15
Samsung
85
Budget
TWOPAN
56
Samsung
84
Portable
TWOPAN
53
Samsung
26

Specifications

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSDSamsung 9100 PRO
Drive
Capacity
1,000
4,000
Form FactorExternalM.2 2280
InterfaceUSBPCIe 5.0 x4
Protocol—NVMe
PCIe Generation—5★
External✓✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
990
14,800
Sequential Write (MB/s)
960
13,400
Random Read (IOPS)No data
2,200,000
Random Write (IOPS)No data
2,600,000
Hardware
NAND—TLC★
DRAM Cache—✓★
Controller—In-House Controller
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)No data
2,400
MTBF (hours)No data
1,500,000
Warranty (years)—5★
Features
Heatsink—✓★
Hardware Encryption—✓★

Pros & Cons

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD USB

  • Below average random (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO

Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.

TWOPAN 1TB Portable SSD Better at:

Portable

Samsung 9100 PRO Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsoleWorkstation