Patriot vs Samsung SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 186 products.

As of September 2026, Patriot averages $0.1601/GB across 6 products while Samsung averages $0.3411/GB across 180 products on BuyPerUnit. Patriot offers 53% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Patriot

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1601

Best $/GB$0.1350

Price Range$0.1350 – $0.1889

Products6

Cheapest Product

Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD

1TB · $134.99 · newegg

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.3411

Best $/GB$0.1362

Price Range$0.1362 – $2.0000

Products180

Cheapest Product

SAMSUNG 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 Technology

4TB · $544.67 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Patriot	Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD	1TB	$0.1350	$134.99	newegg
1	Samsung	SAMSUNG 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 Technology	4TB	$0.1362	$544.67	newegg
2	Patriot	Patriot P400 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 1TB SSD, Solid State Drive - P400LP1KGM28H Up to 3,500MB/s	1TB	$0.1500	$149.99	newegg
2	Samsung	Samsung 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	$0.1435	$574.00	amazon
3	Patriot	Patriot Transporter 512GB Type-C External Portable SSD - Solid State Drive - PTP512GPEC	512GB	$0.1562	$79.99	newegg
3	Samsung	SAMSUNG 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 Technology	4TB	$0.1475	$589.95	newegg
4	Patriot	Patriot Transporter Lite 512GB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Portable SSD - External Solid State Drive - PTPL512GPEC	512GB	$0.1562	$79.99	newegg
4	Samsung	SAMSUNG 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 Technology	4TB	$0.1521	$608.50	newegg
5	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 4TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L4TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	4TB	$0.1742	$696.99	newegg
5	Samsung	Samsung Internal SSD 990 2TB, Read/Write Speeds Up to 7,250/6,450 MB/s NVMe Internal Solid State Hard Drive made for Game Collectors, DIY PC	2TB	$0.1700	$339.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Patriot offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1601/GB compared to Samsung's $0.3411/GB — that's roughly 53% less per gigabyte.

Patriot's best deal is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD (1TB) at $0.1350/GB, while Samsung's cheapest option is the SAMSUNG 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 Technology (4TB) at $0.1362/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 Patriot or Samsung cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of September 2026, Patriot averages $0.1601/GB compared to Samsung at $0.3411/GB. Patriot is approximately 53% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 6 Patriot products and 180 Samsung products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

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

The cheapest Patriot option is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD at $0.1350/GB ($134.99 for 1TB).

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

The cheapest Samsung option is the SAMSUNG 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 Technology at $0.1362/GB ($544.67 for 4TB).

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