PNY vs Samsung SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 232 products.

As of July 2026, PNY averages $0.1964/GB across 30 products while Samsung averages $0.4076/GB across 202 products on BuyPerUnit. PNY offers 52% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

PNY

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1964

Best $/GB$0.1175

Price Range$0.1175 – $0.4417

Products30

Cheapest Product

PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB

2TB · $234.99 · newegg

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.4076

Best $/GB$0.1120

Price Range$0.1120 – $2.0000

Products202

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	PNY	PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1175	$234.99	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	PNY	PNY RP60 2TB USB 3.2 Type-C Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 PSD0CS3060-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1250	$249.99	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	$0.1400	$1119.99	newegg
3	PNY	PNY CS2150 M.2 2280 4TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS2150-4TB-TB	4TB	$0.1300	$519.99	newegg
3	Samsung	SAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation,...	2TB	$0.1425	$285.03	newegg
4	PNY	PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 3D TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS3030-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1395	$279.00	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 and...	4TB	$0.1600	$639.99	newegg
5	PNY	PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - M280CS3040-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1445	$289.00	newegg
5	Samsung	HP PM9C1 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD, Samsung NAND	512GB	$0.1660	$84.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, PNY offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1964/GB compared to Samsung's $0.4076/GB — that's roughly 52% less per gigabyte.

PNY's best deal is the PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB (2TB) at $0.1175/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 PNY or Samsung cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of July 2026, PNY averages $0.1964/GB compared to Samsung at $0.4076/GB. PNY is approximately 52% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 30 PNY products and 202 Samsung products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

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

The cheapest PNY option is the PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB at $0.1175/GB ($234.99 for 2TB).

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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