Samsung vs Seagate SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 213 products.

As of September 2026, Samsung averages $0.3438/GB across 178 products while Seagate averages $0.3306/GB across 35 products on BuyPerUnit. Seagate offers 4% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.3438

Best $/GB$0.1362

Price Range$0.1362 – $2.0000

Products178

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

Seagate

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.3306

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 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
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, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops, HMB Technology and Intelligent Turbowrite 2.0, (MZ-V9S4T0B/AM)	4 TB	$0.1415	$566.00	amazon
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 2280, Speeds Up-to 7,250 MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops, HMB Technology	4TB	$0.1599	$639.50	newegg
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	$0.1600	$639.99	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 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
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 $0.3306/GB compared to Samsung's $0.3438/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 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 Samsung or Seagate cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of September 2026, Seagate averages $0.3306/GB compared to Samsung at $0.3438/GB. Seagate is approximately 4% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 178 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 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).

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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