Kingston vs Samsung SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 241 products.

As of August 2026, Kingston averages $0.3228/GB across 65 products while Samsung averages $0.3388/GB across 176 products on BuyPerUnit. Kingston offers 5% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Kingston

Better Value
Avg $/GB$0.3228
Best $/GB$0.1338
Price Range$0.1338 – $1.6665
Products65

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.3388
Best $/GB$0.1249
Price Range$0.1249 – $1.5624
Products176

Top Products Compared

RankBrandProductCapacity$/GBPriceRetailer
1KingstonKingston NV3 M.2 2280 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive - Up to 6000 MB/s SNV3S/4TB$0.1338$535.00newegg
1SamsungSAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation4TB$0.1249$499.50newegg
2KingstonKingston NV3 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/2000G Up to 6000 MB/s2TB$0.1389$277.79newegg
2SamsungSAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops, HMB Technology4TB$0.1364$545.67newegg
3KingstonKingston NV3 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/2000G Up to 6000 MB/s2TB$0.1395$279.00newegg
3SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | Gen 5x2 M.2, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops, HMB Technology and Intelligent Turbowrite 2.0, (MZ-V9S4T0B/AM)4 TB$0.1422$569.00amazon
4KingstonKingston SNV3S M.2 2280 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/4TB$0.1440$576.00newegg
4SamsungSAMSUNG 990 EVO PLUS SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 Gen 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops, HMB Technology4TB$0.1425$569.99newegg
5KingstonKingston NV3 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/2000G Up to 6000 MB/s2TB$0.1465$292.95newegg
5SamsungSamsung Portable SSD T5 EVO 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 460MB/s Read 460MB/s Write External Hard Drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and Game Consoles.4TB$0.1437$575.00newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Kingston offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.3228/GB compared to Samsung's $0.3388/GB — that's roughly 5% less per gigabyte.

Kingston's best deal is the Kingston NV3 M.2 2280 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive - Up to 6000 MB/s SNV3S/ (4TB) at $0.1338/GB, while Samsung's cheapest option is the SAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation (4TB) at $0.1249/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 Kingston or Samsung cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of August 2026, Kingston averages $0.3228/GB compared to Samsung at $0.3388/GB. Kingston is approximately 5% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Kingston and Samsung ssds & nvme drives does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 65 Kingston products and 176 Samsung products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Kingston ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Kingston option is the Kingston NV3 M.2 2280 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive - Up to 6000 MB/s SNV3S/ at $0.1338/GB ($535.00 for 4TB).

What is the cheapest Samsung ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Samsung option is the SAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation at $0.1249/GB ($499.50 for 4TB).

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