Crucial vs Samsung Hard Drives & SSDs

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 92 products.

As of March 2026, Crucial averages $0.1284/GB across 39 products while Samsung averages $0.1990/GB across 53 products on BuyPerUnit. Crucial offers 35% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.

Crucial

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1284

Best $/GB$0.0640

Price Range$0.0640 – $0.2708

Products39

Cheapest Product

Crucial - X6 SE 2TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black

2 TB · $127.99 · bestbuy

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.1990

Best $/GB$0.1312

Price Range$0.1312 – $0.6800

Products53

Cheapest Product

Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2

8 TB · $1049.99 · bestbuy

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Crucial	Crucial - X6 SE 2TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black	2 TB	$0.0640	$127.99	bestbuy
1	Samsung	Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2	8 TB	$0.1312	$1049.99	bestbuy
2	Crucial	Crucial - X9 4TB External USB-C SSD - Black	4 TB	$0.0887	$354.99	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	Crucial	Crucial X9 4TB Portable SSD, Up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac, & Android, Reliable Storage for Games, Files, & Backups, Black - CT4000X9SSD902	4 TB	$0.0887	$354.99	amazon
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	Crucial	Crucial - X9 Pro for Mac 2TB External USB-C SSD - Starlight	2 TB	$0.0950	$189.99	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	Crucial	Crucial - BX500 4TB Internal SSD SATA	4 TB	$0.0950	$379.99	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, Crucial offers better overall value for hard drives & ssds at an average of $0.1284/GB compared to Samsung's $0.1990/GB — that's roughly 35% less per gigabyte.

Crucial's best deal is the Crucial - X6 SE 2TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black (2 TB) at $0.0640/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 Crucial or Samsung cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?

As of March 2026, Crucial averages $0.1284/GB compared to Samsung at $0.1990/GB. Crucial is approximately 35% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Crucial and Samsung hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 39 Crucial products and 53 Samsung products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Crucial hard drives & ssd per GB?

The cheapest Crucial option is the Crucial - X6 SE 2TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black at $0.0640/GB ($127.99 for 2 TB).

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).

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