1.2tb vs Samsung Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 54 products.
As of March 2026, 1.2tb averages $0.1175/GB across 1 products while Samsung averages $0.1990/GB across 53 products on BuyPerUnit. 1.2tb offers 41% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
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Better ValueCheapest Product
1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001.1.2TB · $141.00 · newegg
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Top Products Compared
| Rank | Brand | Product | Capacity | $/GB | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2tb | 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. | 1.2TB | $0.1175 | $141.00 | newegg |
| 1 | Samsung | Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 | 8 TB | $0.1312 | $1049.99 | bestbuy |
| 2 | Samsung | Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 | 8 TB | $0.1337 | $1069.99 | bestbuy |
| 3 | Samsung | Samsung - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black | 8 TB | $0.1400 | $1119.99 | bestbuy |
| 4 | Samsung | Samsung - 990 PRO 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe with Heatsink for PS5 | 4 TB | $0.1425 | $569.99 | bestbuy |
| 5 | Samsung | Samsung - 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe with Heatsink for PS5 | 2 TB | $0.1600 | $319.99 | bestbuy |
Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, 1.2tb offers better overall value for hard drives & ssds at an average of $0.1175/GB compared to Samsung's $0.1990/GB — that's roughly 41% less per gigabyte.
1.2tb's best deal is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. (1.2TB) at $0.1175/GB, while Samsung's cheapest option is the Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 (8 TB) at $0.1312/GB.
However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1.2tb or Samsung cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, 1.2tb averages $0.1175/GB compared to Samsung at $0.1990/GB. 1.2tb is approximately 41% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many 1.2tb and Samsung hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 1.2tb products and 53 Samsung products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
What is the cheapest 1.2tb hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest 1.2tb option is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. at $0.1175/GB ($141.00 for 1.2TB).
What is the cheapest Samsung hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Samsung option is the Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 at $0.1312/GB ($1049.99 for 8 TB).