Samsung vs Seagate SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 211 products.

As of August 2026, Samsung averages $0.3402/GB across 176 products while Seagate averages $0.3274/GB across 35 products on BuyPerUnit. Seagate offers 4% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.3402

Best $/GB$0.1249

Price Range$0.1249 – $1.5624

Products176

Cheapest Product

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 · $499.50 · newegg

Seagate

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.3274

Best $/GB$0.1360

Price Range$0.1360 – $0.6760

Products35

Cheapest Product

Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402

1TB · $135.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Samsung	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	$0.1249	$499.50	newegg
1	Seagate	Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402	1TB	$0.1360	$135.99	newegg
2	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	$0.1364	$545.67	newegg
2	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda 520 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe G4 x4, NVMe 1.4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)	2TB	$0.1401	$280.24	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	$0.1422	$569.00	amazon
3	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda Q5 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ZP2000CV3A001	2TB	$0.1795	$359.00	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	4TB	$0.1425	$569.99	newegg
4	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda Q5 M.2 2280 1TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ZP1000CV3A001	1TB	$0.1850	$184.99	newegg
5	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	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda 520 M.2 2280 1TB PCIe G4 x4, NVMe 1.4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)	1TB	$0.1990	$199.00	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Seagate offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.3274/GB compared to Samsung's $0.3402/GB — that's roughly 4% less per gigabyte.

Seagate's best deal is the Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402 (1TB) at $0.1360/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 Samsung or Seagate cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of August 2026, Seagate averages $0.3274/GB compared to Samsung at $0.3402/GB. Seagate is approximately 4% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 176 Samsung products and 35 Seagate products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

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).

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

The cheapest Seagate option is the Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402 at $0.1360/GB ($135.99 for 1TB).

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