Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #40
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,000 MB/s read · PassMark #44
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB lands at 75 and Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB at 75. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #40
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #44
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB more score per dollar ($225 vs $319).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB | Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,700 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 13,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 1,850,000 IOPS | 2,100,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | 2,000,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm) |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC |
| DRAM | ▲ yes, LPDDR4X | yes, ~1GB LPDDR4X per TB |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 1,400 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 79,908 | 79,270 |
| PassMark rank | #40 of 100 consumer SSDs | #44 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #40
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #44
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB vs Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB? +
Both score 75 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB worth the price? +
At $319, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB worth the price? +
At $225, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 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.
Which is the better value, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB? +
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB — more score per dollar ($225 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.