Western Digital BLACK SN7100 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital BLACK SN7100 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB NVMe SSD is praised for its fast performance, cool operation, and low power draw, making it a great upgrade for gaming handhelds like the Legion Go 2. Users report quick load times and smooth multitasking, though one reviewer experienced a drive failure and poor warranty support. A minor installation note mentions the drive's thinness requiring a thicker thermal pad in some devices.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Runs cool
- Low power draw
- Good value for price
- Easy installation
Cons
- Warranty support issues
- Drive failure after 3 months
- Thin design requires thicker thermal pad
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital BLACK SN7100 | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| 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 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital BLACK SN7100 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong endurance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB 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 capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Western Digital BLACK SN7100 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.