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Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD with reads of up to 14,700 MB/s. For people who want maximum performance on a Gen5-compatible motherboard.
$196.64 USD
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1 TB
- Interface
- PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe
- Read Speed
- 14700 MB/s
- Form Factor
- M.2 2280
Quick analysis: Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 is a mid-range option in our SSDs catalog ($196.64). Best part: 14700 MB/s read: PCIe 5.0 speed, among the fastest on the market. Keep in mind: pCIe 5.0: it runs hot; use a heatsink and check your board supports it.
Price position: It is the #12 cheapest of the 30 products in our SSDs catalog (mid-range by price). It costs 21% less than the category median ($248.08).
Strengths
- 14700 MB/s read: PCIe 5.0 speed, among the fastest on the market.
- M.2 2280 form factor: the standard on almost every current board.
Things to consider
- PCIe 5.0: it runs hot; use a heatsink and check your board supports it.
Who is it for?
As the main system and games drive, in a board with an M.2 slot.
Who should look elsewhere?
If your board only has SATA bays, this model will not work.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- How many games fit?
- With 1 TB for games, about 9 AAA titles of ~100 GB each fit (fewer if the OS lives here).
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Yes: PCIe 5.0 drives get hot and throttle without a heatsink.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.