For $5 more than the 990 Pro, Samsung’s 14,700 MB/s 9100 Pro SSD is an easy upgrade
The Samsung 9100 Pro is the fastest SSD we've ever tested, and honestly, it's the best Gen5 drive you can get right now.
The Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is Samsung's top-of-the-line SSD, as confirmed by our review which praised its blazing fast speeds. Currently priced at $265 on Amazon, it outperforms the similarly priced Samsung 990 Pro, which is $5 less expensive. The 9100 Pro boasts a sequential read speed of up to 14,700MB/s, compared to the 990 Pro's 7,450MB/s, making it a superior choice for professionals engaged in video editing and heavy workstation tasks.
It is best suited for those who need one of the fastest consumer SSDs on the market. However, to utilize its full potential, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 motherboard and efficient heatsinks are necessary to prevent thermal throttling. The SSD features a 5nm controller that enhances power efficiency by up to 49% compared to the 990 Pro, and it includes hardware encryption and Magician software for drive updates and health monitoring.
While it may not be the cheapest option, the 9100 Pro offers exceptional value for its performance-to-price ratio, particularly when considering that the 990 Pro is priced just $5 less.
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