Samsung 870 EVO 2TB against WD Black SN8100 4TB
WD Black SN8100 4TB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN8100 4TB scores 148% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB typically costs $210 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN8100 4TB is the better buy: 15 points per $100 against 8.9.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB | WD Black SN8100 4TB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 99 | 59 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 8.9 | 15 | 69%right |
| Typical price | $450 | $660 | $210left |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 4000 GB | 100%right |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 14900 MB/s | 2561%right |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 14000 MB/s | 2542%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB | WD Black SN8100 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 4 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $450 | $660 |