Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare
PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 2TB
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 2TB · bare 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 2TB · bare if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TBWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB leads on endurance (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB more score per dollar ($269 vs $360).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB | ▲ 2TB |
| 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
- +Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- +5-year warranty
- +Magician software polished
- −Runs hot — heatsink recommended
- −Premium pricing
- −TLC vs newer V-NAND mixed reception
TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −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 2TB · bare
Which is better, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare? +
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 2TB · bare worth the price? +
At $360, TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare 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.
Which is better for endurance & reliability, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB — leads on endurance (92 vs 88). Write endurance and long-term dependability.
Which is the better value, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Z540 2TB · bare? +
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB — more score per dollar ($269 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.