Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $199
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB vs WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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US launch / reference: $179
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB for
- Top-tier PCIe 4.0 sustained speeds
- Magician software ecosystem
- 5-year warranty
Tradeoff: Runs hot under sustained writes
Consider WD BLACK SN8100 1TB for
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0
- Listed endurance: 600 TBW
- Form factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided)
Tradeoff: Check slot compatibility, exact capacity and heatsink clearance before purchase.
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB | WD BLACK SN8100 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 TB | Not documented |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 7450 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6900 MB/s | 11,000 MB/s |
| NAND | V-NAND TLC | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW (2TB) | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Form factor | Not documented | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Random read | Not documented | 1,600,000 IOPS |
| Random write | Not documented | 2,400,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Not documented | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) |
| DRAM | Not documented | yes (onboard DRAM) |
Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB
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WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.