Which is faster, the Samsung 9100 Pro or the Crucial T710?

On paper the Crucial T710 reads slightly faster at 14,900 MB/s versus 14,800 MB/s for the Samsung. The Samsung states a 13,400 MB/s write speed, while the Crucial's write speed is not given in the listed specs. In real use the gap is small.

Which is better for gaming?

Both are PCIe 5.0 drives with heatsinks and are far faster than games need. The Samsung has the larger rating base and stated write speed, so it is the safer pick. The Crucial costs less and will load games just as quickly.

Is the Crucial T710 worth the savings over the Samsung?

At $211.00 on November 3 versus $249.99 for the Samsung on November 2, the Crucial saves about $39. You give up a longer track record and a stated write speed, but headline read speed is equal or better.

Will either drive fit in a laptop?

Both are M.2 2280 drives, but both come with heatsinks. The Samsung is listed for laptops and desktops, yet a tall heatsink can block a thin laptop bay. Check clearance before buying either.

Neither listing gives an endurance rating in TBW, so endurance cannot be compared from the specs shown. The Samsung's much larger rating base gives more evidence of long-term satisfaction.

Do both have DRAM cache and encryption?

Yes. The Samsung lists a DRAM cache and hardware encryption, and the Crucial lists 2GB of LPDDR4-4266 cache plus hardware encryption.

Samsung 9100 Pro SSD vs Crucial T710 Internal SSD

Both are PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives with heatsinks, and both are fast enough that most shoppers will not feel a difference in games or everyday work. The Samsung 9100 Pro has the longer track record, far more ratings, and a stated 13,400 MB/s write speed, while the Crucial T710 lists a slightly higher 14,900 MB/s sequential read. On price, the T710 has been the cheaper drive in this window, with a low of $211.00 on November 3 against $249.99 for the Samsung on November 2. Buy the Samsung for proven firmware and broad laptop and desktop compatibility; buy the Crucial to save money on a drive with comparable headline speed.

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