ADATA
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6800 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $180
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 9
Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
95
/ 100
From $269
Specdex verdict
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB lands at 86 and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB at 95. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB 86
vs 95 Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
speed 0
software 0
reliability 0
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95 read 0
write 0
endurance 92
value 80
speed 100
software 96
reliability 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 2TB | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB |
| Read/Write | 7400/6800 MB/s | — |
| Sequential read | — | 14800 MB/s |
| Sequential write | — | 13400 MB/s |
| NAND | — | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC |
| Endurance | — | 1200 TBW (2TB) |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Pros
- +Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- +5-year warranty
- +Magician software polished
Cons
- −Runs hot — heatsink recommended
- −Premium pricing
- −TLC vs newer V-NAND mixed reception
FAQ: ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB vs Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Which is better, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB worth the price? +
At $180, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.
Does ADATA Legend 960 MAX 2TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.