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Samsung PM9A1 MZ-VL21T100 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 Solid State Drive, 7000MB/s Read, 5200MB/s Write, 1000K IOPS Ran. Read, 850K IOPS Ran. Write - PM9A1

Samsung PM9A1 MZ-VL21T100 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 Solid State Drive

Bottom line: The Samsung PM9A1 MZ-VL21T100 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 Solid State Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Storage Capacity 1TB

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Samsung has introduced its new PM9A1 SSD that features a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface designed for OEMs, though these types of SSDs tend to filter out to retail over time. So far, the PM9A1 drive has been qualified by HP for its Z-branded machines, but it will be used more widely in the future.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Samsung PM9A1 MZ-VL21T100 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 Solid State Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the ssds & storage category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Storage Capacity 1TB
  • Write IOPS 850K
  • Features Bulky package condition
  • Read IOPS 1,000K
  • Sequential Write 5,000MB/s

Full Specifications

BrandSamsung
Model NamePM9A1
Read Speed7000 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorM2
Media Speed5200 megabits_per_second
Model NumberPM9A1
Hard Disk Size1 TB
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part NumberPM9A1
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate5200 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNAND flash
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceNVMe
Customer Package TypeCertified
Hard Disk DescriptionSolid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor2280 inches
Full listing titleSamsung PM9A1 MZ-VL21T100 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 Solid State Drive, 7000MB/s Read, 5200MB/s Write, 1000K IOPS Ran. Read, 850K IOPS Ran. Write - PM9A1

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