SSD family comparison · Updated July 27, 2026 · Prices verified July 27, 2026

Crucial P310 vs Samsung 9100 PRO

Crucial P310 vs Samsung 9100 PRO at every capacity: prices, $/TB, speeds, endurance. Which to buy in July 2026 — full family comparison.

Verdict: Crucial P310 vs Samsung 9100 PRO

Comparing Crucial P310 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 Samsung 9100 PRO posts the higher sequential read spec (14,800 MB/s vs 7,100 MB/s). Whether that shows up for you depends on workload: game load times won't change, sustained transfers will.

On value, the Crucial P310 family wins at most capacities — its best configuration lands at $129.75/TB versus $200.00/TB for the Samsung 9100 PRO's best. During the 2026 NAND shortage that spread compounds quickly at 2-4 TB.

The cache design differs: Samsung 9100 PRO carries on-board DRAM, Crucial P310 borrows system RAM via HMB. This matters for database-style workloads and long video-editing sessions, not for everyday use.

Crucial P310 vs Samsung 9100 PRO: price by capacity

CapacityCrucial P310Samsung 9100 PRO
1 TB$249 · $249.00/TB
2 TB$292 · $146.00/TB$400 · $200.00/TBFull comparison →
4 TB$519 · $129.75/TB$898 · $224.50/TBFull comparison →
8 TB$2000 · $250.00/TB

Spec comparison (4 TB models)

Generation
Gen 4
Gen 5
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4
PCIe 5.0 x4
Sequential read
7,100 MB/s
14,800 MB/s
Sequential write
6,000 MB/s
13,400 MB/s
Controller
Phison E27T
Samsung Presto
DRAM cache
No (HMB)
Yes
Warranty
5 years
5 years
PS5 compatible
Yes
Yes

Crucial P310 vs Samsung 9100 PRO — common questions

Which is cheaper per TB, Crucial P310 or Samsung 9100 PRO?

As of July 27, 2026, the Crucial P310 family offers the better $/TB: its best configuration is $129.75/TB versus $200.00/TB for the Samsung 9100 PRO. The exact winner varies by capacity — see the capacity table for per-size pricing.

Which capacity of the Crucial P310 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 Crucial P310 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.