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

Samsung 9100 PRO vs TeamGroup Z540

Samsung 9100 PRO vs TeamGroup Z540 at every capacity: prices, $/TB, speeds, endurance. Which to buy in July 2026 — full family comparison.

Verdict: Samsung 9100 PRO vs TeamGroup Z540

Comparing Samsung 9100 PRO against TeamGroup Z540 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 (14,700 MB/s vs 12,400 MB/s). Whether that shows up for you depends on workload: game load times won't change, sustained transfers will.

On value, the TeamGroup Z540 family wins at most capacities — its best configuration lands at $164.50/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.

Samsung 9100 PRO vs TeamGroup Z540: price by capacity

CapacitySamsung 9100 PROTeamGroup Z540
1 TB$249 · $249.00/TB$290 · $290.00/TBFull comparison →
2 TB$400 · $200.00/TB$329 · $164.50/TBFull comparison →
4 TB$898 · $224.50/TB
8 TB$2000 · $250.00/TB

Spec comparison (2 TB models)

Generation
Gen 5
Gen 5
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4
PCIe 5.0 x4
Sequential read
14,700 MB/s
12,400 MB/s
Sequential write
13,400 MB/s
11,800 MB/s
Controller
Samsung Presto
Phison E26
DRAM cache
Yes
Yes
Warranty
5 years
5 years
PS5 compatible
Yes
Yes

Samsung 9100 PRO vs TeamGroup Z540 — common questions

Which is cheaper per TB, Samsung 9100 PRO or TeamGroup Z540?

As of July 27, 2026, the TeamGroup Z540 family offers the better $/TB: its best configuration is $164.50/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 Samsung 9100 PRO or TeamGroup Z540 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 Samsung 9100 PRO and TeamGroup Z540 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.