Samsung 990 EVO Plus against WD Black SN8100
WD Black SN8100 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN8100 scores 24% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Samsung 990 EVO Plus typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN8100 is the better buy: 24.3 points per $100 against 21.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | WD Black SN8100 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 78 | 97 | 19 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 21.1 | 24.3 | 15%right |
| Typical price | $370 | $400 | $30left |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 7250 MB/s | 14900 MB/s | 106%right |
| Sequential write | 6300 MB/s | 14000 MB/s | 122%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | WD Black SN8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,250 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,300 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $370 | $400 |