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Samsung 990 PRO 2TB vs WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against NVMe SSDs at a similar price

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB at 7.0/10.

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB leads on performance and software.

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB leads on efficiency and thermals.

They score the same on endurance and warranty.

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB

7.4/10verdict: wait for deal

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is for people who want a fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 drive for a workstation, development machine or homelab host. It suits those who value responsiveness and a five-year warranty and who will pay a premium for them. Buyers should plan for cooling, because owners report it runs warm under sustained load.

Typically about £329 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB

WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB

7.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB is for buyers who want a PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 2280 drive with low power draw. It suits desktops and Windows machines where the Dashboard software is usable. Linux and macOS users, and anyone who needs a heatsink variant, should read the limitations first.

Typically about £270 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightSamsung 990 PRO 2TBWD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB
Performance35%8/107/10
Endurance20%8/108/10
Warranty15%9/109/10
Efficiency and thermals15%5/107/10
Software15%6/104/10
Overall7.4/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecSamsung 990 PRO 2TBWD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe
Sequential read7,450 MB/s7,250 MB/s (up to)
Sequential write6,900 MB/s6,900 MB/s (up to)
Endurance (2TB)1,200 TBW1,200 TBW (2TB)
Form factorM.2 (2280)M.2 2280
Warranty5 years limited5-year limited (or Max Endurance TBW limit, whichever occurs first)

Strengths and weaknesses

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB

  • + Rated 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 1,550K random write IOPS
  • + 1,200 TBW endurance at 2TB
  • + Five-year limited warranty
  • − Runs warm under sustained load, per owner reports
  • − Heatsink version is a separate SKU that costs extra
  • − Owners report a price premium over competing drives

Skip it if:

  • Buyers choosing mainly on lowest price
  • Anyone with a poorly cooled slot who doesn't want to buy the heatsink version
  • Buyers who need published sustained-write or power-draw figures before committing
Read the full Samsung 990 PRO 2TB review ›

WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB

  • + Rated 7,250 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write
  • + 1,200 TBW and a five-year warranty
  • + Low measured power draw during transfers
  • − Dashboard software is Windows-only
  • − No heatsink variant listed
  • − Owner complaints about laptop idle power and ASPM

Skip it if:

  • Linux or macOS users who want manufacturer health-monitoring software
  • Buyers who want a drive with a factory-fitted heatsink
  • Laptop owners who prioritise the lowest possible idle power
Read the full WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, 2TB review ›

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