SSD family comparison · Updated September 7, 2026 · Prices verified September 7, 2026

Corsair MP700 PRO XT vs Samsung 9100 PRO

Corsair MP700 PRO XT vs Samsung 9100 PRO at every capacity: prices, $/TB, speeds, endurance. Which to buy in September 2026 — full family comparison.

Verdict: Corsair MP700 PRO XT vs Samsung 9100 PRO

Comparing Corsair MP700 PRO XT against Samsung 9100 PRO model-to-model means looking across the whole capacity range: the winner at 1 TB isn't always the winner at 4 TB, because per-TB pricing shifts with capacity. Here's the full picture.

The Corsair MP700 PRO XT posts the higher sequential read spec (14,900 MB/s vs 14,700 MB/s). Whether that shows up for you depends on workload: game load times won't change, sustained transfers will.

On value, the Samsung 9100 PRO family wins at most capacities — its best configuration lands at $200.00/TB versus $375.50/TB for the Corsair MP700 PRO XT's best. During the 2026 NAND shortage that spread compounds quickly at 2-4 TB.

Corsair MP700 PRO XT vs Samsung 9100 PRO: price by capacity

Capacity	Corsair MP700 PRO XT	Samsung 9100 PRO
1 TB	—	$248 · $248.00/TB
2 TB	$751 · $375.50/TB	$400 · $200.00/TB	Full comparison →
4 TB	—	$1079 · $269.75/TB
8 TB	—	$2180 · $272.50/TB

Spec comparison (2 TB models)

Generation

Gen 5

Interface

PCIe 5.0 x4

Sequential read

14,900 MB/s

14,700 MB/s

Sequential write

12,700 MB/s

13,400 MB/s

Controller

Phison E28

Samsung Presto

DRAM cache

Yes

Warranty

5 years

PS5 compatible

Yes

FAQ

Corsair MP700 PRO XT vs Samsung 9100 PRO — common questions

Which is cheaper per TB, Corsair MP700 PRO XT or Samsung 9100 PRO?

As of September 7, 2026, the Samsung 9100 PRO family offers the better $/TB: its best configuration is $200.00/TB versus $375.50/TB for the Corsair MP700 PRO XT. The exact winner varies by capacity — see the capacity table for per-size pricing.

Which capacity of the Corsair MP700 PRO XT or Samsung 9100 PRO should I buy?

2 TB is the sweet spot for most builds: better $/TB than 1 TB and better availability than 4 TB+ during the 2026 NAND shortage. Check the capacity table above — the per-TB winner can flip between capacities.

Are the Corsair MP700 PRO XT and Samsung 9100 PRO PS5 compatible?

Both families are PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 and work in the PS5 expansion slot. The PS5 caps sustained speeds at ~5,500 MB/s, so pick on price, not peak speed, and add a heatsink.