Samsung's 1 TB 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD is currently available for under $197 during Amazon's Prime Day event, marking a substantial price reduction of nearly 50%. This deal represents a saving of $143 off the drive's typical price, offering a considerable discount in the current market for high-performance storage.
The 9100 Pro, identified as a fast PCIe 5.0 drive, demonstrated impressive sequential performance in testing, achieving an average of 14,322 MB/s in write speeds and 13,318 MB/s in read speeds via CrystalDiskMark. These speeds make it a potent option for productivity tasks that demand rapid data handling.
However, the drive's random 4K performance, which is particularly relevant for gaming, was noted as being just above average for reads and below competitors like the Seagate FireCuda 540 and Crucial T700 2 TB for writes. While it excels in sequential operations, its gaming-specific random read/write speeds are not class-leading.
Despite this, the ongoing memory and SSD price increases make this a compelling offer. For users seeking a fast drive under the $200 mark, this Samsung model is a notable consideration. The drive is also available in a 4 TB version for $735, a significant reduction from its retail price. An 8 TB model is also available for $2,280, down over $400.
For those seeking alternative options, the Crucial P310 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD has been reduced to $250, offering lower speeds but potentially better value for some users. The 1 TB 9100 Pro model with an included heatsink is priced approximately $150 higher, though the effectiveness of that particular heatsink was questioned in previous testing.