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Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB — PCIe 5.0 · 10,000 MB/s
Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB

PCIe 5.0 · 10,000 MB/s

89
/ 100
From $269
VS
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB wins by 6
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB — PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
Samsung

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC

95
/ 100
From $269
Specdex verdict

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB lands at 89 and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB at 95. That puts Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB if…

  • First-wave PCIe 5.0 SSD
  • Impressive throughput
  • Great for creators

Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…

  • Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
  • 5-year warranty
  • Magician software polished
Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB 89
vs
95 Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Score breakdown

Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB
89
read 94
write 92
endurance 90
value 82
speed 0
software 0
reliability 0
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
95
read 0
write 0
endurance 92
value 80
speed 100
software 96
reliability 92

Specs side-by-side

Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB versus Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB — full spec comparison
Spec Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0
Read speed
10,000 MB/s
Write speed
10,000 MB/s
TBW
2000
Capacity
1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB
Sequential read
14800 MB/s
Sequential write
13400 MB/s
NAND
Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC
Endurance
1200 TBW (2TB)
Warranty
5 years

Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB

Pros
  • +First-wave PCIe 5.0 SSD
  • +Impressive throughput
  • +Great for creators
Cons
  • Needs heatsink or it throttles
  • Pricey
  • Crucial T705 faster

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

FAQ: Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB vs Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB worth the price? +

At $269, Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +

At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.

Does Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB or Samsung 9100 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.