Patriot vs Samsung SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 212 products.

As of July 2026, Patriot averages $0.1707/GB across 9 products while Samsung averages $0.3990/GB across 203 products on BuyPerUnit. Patriot offers 57% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Patriot

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1707

Best $/GB$0.1350

Price Range$0.1350 – $0.2000

Products9

Cheapest Product

Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD

1TB · $134.99 · newegg

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.3990

Best $/GB$0.1120

Price Range$0.1120 – $2.0000

Products203

Cheapest Product

Samsung - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black

8 TB · $895.99 · bestbuy

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 - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black	8 TB	$0.1120	$895.99	bestbuy
2	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 2TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L2TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	2TB	$0.1425	$284.99	newegg
2	Samsung	SAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation	8TB	$0.1350	$1079.99	newegg
3	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
3	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	$0.1430	$571.96	amazon
4	Patriot	Patriot Transporter 1TB Type-C External Portable SSD - Solid State Drive - PTP1TBPEC	1TB	$0.1660	$165.99	newegg
4	Samsung	Samsung 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	$575.00	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 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

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Patriot offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1707/GB compared to Samsung's $0.3990/GB — that's roughly 57% 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 - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black (8 TB) at $0.1120/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 July 2026, Patriot averages $0.1707/GB compared to Samsung at $0.3990/GB. Patriot is approximately 57% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 9 Patriot products and 203 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 - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black at $0.1120/GB ($895.99 for 8 TB).

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