Higher score
93/100
Head-to-head · SSDs · 2025 · PCIe 5 SSD
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0) vs WD Black SN8100 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Full smart comparison: specs, pros & cons, warranty, second-hand value and a clear verdict.
92/100
Techly Score
93/100
92/100
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Popularity
82/100
76/100
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Pros
- 14,800 MB/s
- Samsung reliability
Cons
- Requires a heatsink
Western Digital
WD Black SN8100 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Pros
- PCIe 5.0 speed
- DirectStorage
Cons
- Heats up under load
Which one is right for you?
Our pick for each type of buyer.
Best overall
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Higher Techly Score (93/100) — better all-round experience.
View detailsOwnership & long-term value
Samsung
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Warranty
2-year manufacturer warranty in EU (1-year in US)
Extended plan
Samsung Care+ available (accidental damage, screen replacement discount)
Software support
7 years of Android + One UI updates (Galaxy S24 onwards)
Second-hand
Solid refurbished market — Back Market, Samsung Certified Re-Newed, Swappa. Check refurbished listings
Western Digital
WD Black SN8100 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
Warranty
5-year manufacturer warranty on WD Black SSDs
Extended plan
Not typically offered — direct RMA
Software support
WD Dashboard firmware updates
Second-hand
SSD second-hand market on eBay; check TBW remaining. Check refurbished listings
Specs side by side
Green cells mark the better value for numeric specs — tap a row to see the delta.
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0) | WD Black SN8100 2 TB (PCIe 5.0) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 | Same year |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | Tie |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | Tie |
| Techly Score | 93/100 | 92/100 | Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0) |
Techly verdict
Samsung 9100 Pro NVMe 2 TB (PCIe 5.0) scores higher overall — the safer pick in this match-up.