The Western Digital WD Black SN8100 1TB is the objective winner of this comparison, securing more individual specification victories than the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB. The most impactful advantage for the Western Digital drive is its sequential write speed, which outperforms the Samsung alternative by 120 percent. While the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB maintains a 28 percent advantage in MSRP, the superior write performance makes the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 1TB the more capable hardware option overall.

Users who prioritize high-speed data writing tasks should select the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 1TB to leverage its significant sequential write advantage. Conversely, the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB is the better choice for budget-conscious buyers who prefer the lower MSRP. Because both drives tied in three of the seven measured categories, the final decision rests on whether the user values the increased write performance of the Western Digital drive or the cost savings of the Samsung model.