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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB vs SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB

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

Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB

Samsung

PS5 Ready
6
Wins
:
8
Wins
10 ties · 24 specs compared
Champion ►
SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB

SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB

SK Hynix

PS5 Ready
Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB
SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
14,700 MB/s
14,000 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
13,400 MB/s
12,000 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)WINNER ►
1,850,000 IOPS
2,000,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
2,600,000 IOPS
2,000,000 IOPS
40 µs
Read Latency
N/A
390 µs
Write Latency
N/A

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 5.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4
Samsung Presto
Controller
Alistar
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
236-layer
Technology
238-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
DRAM (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
1200 TBW
Unknown
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD◄ WINNER
0.3
N/A

Features Specs

AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
Unknown
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
Yes
PS5 Compatible
Yes
NVMe 2.0
Protocol
NVMe 2.0

Power & Value Specs

1.9 W (Idle) 5.1 W (Avg) 8.4 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
5 nm
Process Node
N/A
Feb 25th, 2025
Release Date
Jun 29th, 2024
294 USD
Launch Price
N/A
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Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB vs SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB edges ahead with 2,000,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

🎮 Gamers take note: The Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB is confirmed PS5 compatible, making it an excellent choice for expanding your PlayStation's storage.

Final Verdict

SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB Wins

This is a close matchup. The Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB wins in 6 categories while the SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB takes 8. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB vs SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB or SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB?

The Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB is faster with 14,700 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 9100 Pro 2 TB is PS5 compatible and offers excellent gaming performance with 14,700 MB/s read speeds.

Which has better reliability?

The Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the SK Hynix PCB01 2 TB offers 5 Years. 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.