Specifications

Capacity: 2 TB
Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.2 × 0.9 × 0.09 in
Weight: 0.02 lb
Shipping Weight: 0.16 lb
Storage Memory: Samsung V‑NAND TLC
Controller: Samsung in‑house Controller
Cache Memory: 2 GB Low Power DDR4X SDRAM
Sequential Read: Up to 14,700 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 13,400 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS): Up to 1,850,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS): Up to 2,600,000 IOPS
Average Power Consumption – Read: 8.1 W
Average Power Consumption – Write: 7.9 W
Idle Power: Typical 4.8 mW
Device Sleep Power: Typical 4 mW
Allowable Voltage: 3.3 V ± 5 %
Operating Temperature: 0 – 70 °C
Shock Resistance: 1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
MTBF: 1.5 Million Hours
TRIM Support: Supported
S.M.A.R.T Support: Supported
Garbage Collection: Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
Encryption Support: AES 256‑bit Encryption (Class 0) TCG/Opal IEEE1667
Device Sleep Mode Support: Yes
Software Management: Magician Software for SSD management
Warranty: 5‑Year Limited Warranty or 1,200 TBW Limited Warranty

Photos

A black Samsung 9100 PRO SSD with heatsink, shown in a top-down view next to its packaging.

A black Samsung Solid State Drive with a metallic top and bottom edge, photographed from the front.

The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD is shown in a top-down view with its heatsink and connector visible.

What reviewers say

The review notes that the Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB performs well in gaming‑focused benchmarks like 3DMark, but it lags behind competitors such as Crucial’s T705 and Micron’s 4600 that use similar controller technology. In broader real‑world workloads measured by PCMark 10, the drive actually outperforms its peers, indicating strong overall performance for everyday tasks.
www.tomshardware.com ↗
KitGuru’s review of the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB highlights it as Samsung’s first fully‑featured PCIe 5.0 x4 consumer SSD, powered by an in‑house Presto controller and V‑NAND. The article notes impressive quoted speeds (up to 14,700 MB/s read, 13,400 MB/s write) and high random IOPS figures (up to 1,850,000 IOPS for 4K reads on the 2TB model). It also mentions a generous 5‑year warranty, 1,200 TBW endurance, and an optional heatsink variant. The review assigns the drive an overall rating of 8.5/10.
www.kitguru.net ↗
The review praises Samsung’s 9100 Pro as a high‑performance, future‑proof SSD that delivers nearly double the speed of its predecessor and supports up to 8 TB. It highlights the Gen5 x4 interface, Presto controller, improved power efficiency, thermal management, and large capacity as key strengths for AI workloads, 8K video editing, and gaming.
www.storagereview.com ↗
The review praises the Samsung 9100 PRO as a high‑performance PCIe 5.0 SSD that delivers excellent sequential speeds and strong real‑world performance, especially for large media files and demanding workloads. It notes the drive’s impressive capacity options and solid build quality but cautions that it runs hotter than many competitors even with its heatsink and carries a higher price point compared to PCIe 4.0 drives.
www.digitalcitizen.life ↗
The Samsung 9100 Pro is a high‑performance PCIe 5.0 SSD that delivers the fastest write speeds and best‑in‑class sequential read/write performance, but its price makes it more suitable for professionals than mainstream users, and it’s overkill for gaming or PS5 use.
www.techradar.com ↗
PCMag’s review praises the Samsung 9100 Pro for its impressive sequential read/write speeds, strong PCMark 10 performance, and solid security compliance, while noting that it comes with an optional heatsink for PS5 use. The review also points out weaker random 4K write performance and less compelling gaming‑centric benchmark results.
www.pcmag.com ↗

Our take

Based on 6 reviews

Based on how these outlets tested it, all 6 reviews agree the Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB delivers exceptional sequential read and write speeds, with TechRadar noting its best-in-class sequential performance and KitGuru highlighting its 14,700 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write figures. Reviewers also consistently praise its strong real-world performance for large media files and demanding workloads, as noted by DigitalCitizen and StorageReview.

However, reviewers split on gaming and PS5 suitability: TechRadar and PCMag consider it overkill for gaming and PS5 use, while Tom's Hardware found it performed well in gaming benchmarks. This means buyers should prioritize raw speed for professional workloads over gaming or console use, and be prepared for higher temperatures and costs.