Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink vs WD Black SN7100 1TB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink is the stronger all-round drive: faster sequential reads, a DRAM cache, a built-in heatsink and a much longer endurance rating. The WD Black SN7100 is the leaner choice for laptops and handhelds, where its low profile and power efficiency matter more than a heatsink. Both are PCIe 4.0 drives that owners rate highly, so the decision comes down to whether you need thermal headroom and endurance or a slim drive for a tight, battery-powered machine.

• Choose the Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink if you are putting it in a desktop or PS5 and want a heatsink, DRAM cache and high endurance for heavy writes.
• Choose the WD Black SN7100 if you are upgrading a laptop or gaming handheld and need a thin, power-efficient drive without a heatsink.