The Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB is the objective winner of this comparison, securing five out of seven total specifications. Its most significant performance advantage over the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB is its sequential write speed, which is 180% better. While the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB maintains a lead in MSRP with a 54% advantage, the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB dominates the technical metrics across the majority of the evaluated categories.

Users who prioritize raw sequential write performance should choose the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB for their storage needs. Conversely, the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB is the more suitable option for budget-conscious buyers who value the 54% MSRP advantage over the superior write speeds offered by its competitor. Selecting between these two drives depends entirely on whether your primary requirement is maximizing write throughput or minimizing the initial cost of your storage component.