SAMSUNG 9100 PRO NVMe PCIE 5.0 SSD SPEED MEETS THE FUTURE!

Solid-state drives (SSDs) have evolved dramatically, pushing the boundaries of speed to meet the demands of AI workloads, gaming, and content creation.

- Words By: Shintu Dhang

Samsung, a leader in storage, introduced the 9100 Pro NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD, boasting sequential read/write speeds of up to 14,800/13,400 MB/s and random read/write speeds of 2,200K/2,600K IOPS. Marketed as the fastest Gen5 NVMe SSD, it promises to supercharge workflows and gaming. But does it live up to the hype, and is it the best SSD? Let's explore its features, performance, and value.

FEATURES

The Samsung 9100 Pro leverages PCIe 5.0, doubling the bandwidth of the PCIe 4.0-based 990 Pro. Available in 1TB to 8TB capacities, the 2TB model (MZ-VAP2T0BW) reviewed here suits professionals and enthusiasts needing vast storage and speed. Its M.2 (2280) form factor ensures compatibility with laptops, desktops, and PlayStation 5. According to Samsung, its 5nm controller and V-NAND boosts power efficiency by 49% over the 990 Pro, achieving 1,822/1,703 MB/s per watt versus 1,221/1,255 MB/s per watt.