Samsung 9100 Pro against WD Black SN8100
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Samsung 9100 Pro and WD Black SN8100 are level on spec score.
- The WD Black SN8100 typically costs $1,835 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN8100 is the better buy: 15 points per $100 against 4.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 9100 Pro | WD Black SN8100 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 100 | 99 | 1 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 4 | 15 | 275%right |
| Typical price | $2,495 | $660 | $1,835right |
| Capacity | 8000 GB | 4000 GB | 100%left |
| Sequential read | 14800 MB/s | 14900 MB/s | 1%right |
| Sequential write | 13400 MB/s | 14000 MB/s | 4%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 9100 Pro | WD Black SN8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 5.0 | NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Sequential read | 14,800 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $2,495 | $660 |