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SSD Specification Duel

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 24 data points analyzed

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB

SK Hynix

10
Wins
:
7
Wins
7 ties · 24 specs compared
◄ Champion
Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Samsung

PS5 Ready
Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB
Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
3,600 MB/s
3,300 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
3,000 MB/s
1,250 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)WINNER ►
Unknown
240,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)WINNER ►
Unknown
400,000 IOPS
50 µs
Read Latency
45 µs
380 µs
Write Latency
390 µs

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 4.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4
Phison E21T
Controller
88SS1322
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
176-layer
Technology
128-layer
HMB (enabled)
DRAM Cache
HMB (enabled)

Reliability Specs

3 Years
Warranty
Unknown
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
300 TBW
Unknown
MTBF◄ WINNER
1.5 Million Hours
N/A
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD◄ WINNER
0.5
N/A

Features Specs

Unknown
Encryption
AES-256 TCG Pyrite
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
Unknown
PS5 Compatible
Yes
NVMe 1.4
Protocol
NVMe 1.4

Power & Value Specs

Unknown (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 4.4 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
12 nm
Process Node
19 nm
2024
Release Date
2022
01

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB: Technical Analysis

🎮 Gamers take note: The Samsung PM9B1 256 GB is confirmed PS5 compatible, making it an excellent choice for expanding your PlayStation's storage.

Final Verdict

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB Wins

Our pick: The Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB takes the crown with 10 wins versus 7. It offers the better overall package for most users. However, the Samsung PM9B1 256 GB remains a solid alternative if you find a better deal or need specific features it offers.

FAQ

Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB or Samsung PM9B1 256 GB?

The Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB is faster with 3,600 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

The Samsung PM9B1 256 GB is PS5 compatible, making it ideal for console gaming. For PC gaming, both drives offer solid performance.

Which has better reliability?

The Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500 GB comes with 3 Years warranty while the Samsung PM9B1 256 GB offers Unknown. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.