WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB NVMe SSD vs Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD 1TB

Both are fast PCIe 4.0 drives and most shoppers will not feel a difference in games or everyday work. The WD_BLACK SN7100 has the higher rated sequential read and write and a 600 TB endurance rating, and it runs without a DRAM cache. The Samsung 990 PRO is the better-known drive with a long track record, strong random performance and Samsung's Magician software. Buy the SN7100 for raw speed and endurance on paper; buy the 990 PRO for proven firmware and software support.

• Choose the WD_BLACK SN7100 if you want the higher rated sequential speeds and endurance and you mostly game or move large files.
• Choose the Samsung 990 PRO if you want a drive with a long track record, mature software and strong random performance for heavy multitasking.