Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
95
/ 100
From $269
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 9
Samsung
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB lands at 95 and Samsung 980 Pro 2TB at 86. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
Pick Samsung 980 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB 95
vs 86 Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95 speed 100
endurance 92
software 96
value 80
reliability 92
read 0
write 0
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
86 speed 0
endurance 88
software 0
value 84
reliability 0
read 90
write 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | Samsung 980 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB | ▲ 2TB |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Sequential read | 14800 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 13400 MB/s | — |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC | — |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW (2TB) | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Read/Write | — | 7000/5100 MB/s |
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
Samsung 980 Pro 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
FAQ: Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB vs Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or Samsung 980 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 Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.
Is Samsung 980 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $180, Samsung 980 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or Samsung 980 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.