Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
95
/ 100
From $269
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 3
Samsung
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7,450/6,900 MB/s
92
/ 100
From $199
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 990 Pro 2TB at 92. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 990 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Best-in-class sustained speeds
- ✓1200 TBW endurance
- ✓Magician toolkit
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB 95
vs 92 Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95 speed 100
endurance 92
software 96
value 80
reliability 92
read 0
write 0
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
92 speed 0
endurance 92
software 0
value 86
reliability 0
read 96
write 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | Samsung 990 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Sequential read | 14800 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 13400 MB/s | — |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC | — |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW (2TB) | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Read speed | — | 7,450 MB/s |
| Write speed | — | 6,900 MB/s |
| TBW | — | 1200 |
| Form | — | M.2 2280 |
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 990 Pro 2TB
Pros
- +Best-in-class sustained speeds
- +1200 TBW endurance
- +Magician toolkit
Cons
- −Only PCIe 4.0
- −No included heatsink
- −Premium price
FAQ: Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or Samsung 990 Pro 2TB? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 990 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $199, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or Samsung 990 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.