OWC
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
USB4 · 2800/2800 MB/s · 1TB
90
/ 100
From $306
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 5
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, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB lands at 90 and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB at 95. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB 90
vs 95 Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
90 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
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 | OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB |
| Read/Write | 2800/2800 MB/s | — |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Sequential read | — | 14800 MB/s |
| Sequential write | — | 13400 MB/s |
| NAND | — | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC |
| Endurance | — | 1200 TBW (2TB) |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
Pros
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
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: OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB vs Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Which is better, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB worth the price? +
At $306, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB 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.