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
TeamGroup
TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 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 TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB 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 TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB 95
vs 92 TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95 speed 100
endurance 92
software 96
value 80
reliability 92
read 0
write 0
TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB
92 speed 0
endurance 88
software 0
value 84
reliability 0
read 98
write 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB | 1TB |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 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 | — | 12400/11800 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
TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB
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 TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB? +
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 TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 1TB 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.