For vs Samsung Hard Drives & SSDs

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 59 products.

As of March 2026, For averages $1.4619/GB across 6 products while Samsung averages $0.1990/GB across 53 products on BuyPerUnit. Samsung offers 86% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.

For

Avg $/GB$1.4619

Best $/GB$0.0687

Price Range$0.0687 – $7.5567

Products6

Cheapest Product

FOR ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033 55FX5

2TB · $137.32 · newegg

Samsung

Better Value

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	For	FOR ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033 55FX5	2TB	$0.0687	$137.32	newegg
1	Samsung	Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2	8 TB	$0.1312	$1049.99	bestbuy
2	For	for 1pc ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033 55FX5	2TB	$0.1050	$210.00	newegg
2	Samsung	Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2	8 TB	$0.1337	$1069.99	bestbuy
3	For	for 1pc Suitable for 1pc ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033	2TB	$0.1360	$272.00	newegg
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	For	For 656108-001 655710-B21 7.2K 1T SATA 2.5'' Hard Drive 1TB	1TB	$0.1368	$136.77	newegg
4	Samsung	Samsung - 990 PRO 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe with Heatsink for PS5	4 TB	$0.1425	$569.99	bestbuy
5	For	FOR DPWC300 SSD PCIE Adapter Card 2 Slot M.2 0NTRCY 023PX6 + 512GB m.2 NVME SSD	512GB	$0.7682	$393.30	newegg
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, Samsung offers better overall value for hard drives & ssds at an average of $0.1990/GB compared to For's $1.4619/GB — that's roughly 86% less per gigabyte.

Samsung's best deal is the Samsung - SSD 9100 PRO 8TB Internal SSD, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 (8 TB) at $0.1312/GB, while For's cheapest option is the FOR ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033 55FX5 (2TB) at $0.0687/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 For or Samsung cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?

As of March 2026, Samsung averages $0.1990/GB compared to For at $1.4619/GB. Samsung is approximately 86% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 6 For products and 53 Samsung products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

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

The cheapest For option is the FOR ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5 ST2000NM0033 55FX5 at $0.0687/GB ($137.32 for 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).

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