Best 4TB Samsung TLC SSDs
There are 5 4TB Samsung TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Samsung 9100 Pro at 14700 MB/s read at 4TB, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Samsung EVO 870 (2400 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 540–14700 MB/s at 4TB.
Why this configuration
A 4TB Samsung TLC SSD is a mainstream all-rounder. TLC balances speed, endurance and price for general use. Samsung specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
4TB starts to replace juggling several smaller drives.
Usually chosen for: everyday desktop and laptop storage.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library; large libraries and archives on a single drive.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 4TB ratings where published (5 of 5 drives), not the family headline figure. Rated writes at 4TB run 520–13300 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 4TB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | High-end | Samsung Presto (S4LY027) | 14700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Samsung Pascal (S4LV008) | 7450 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 |  Samsung EVO 870 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Samsung MKX "Metis" Controller (3- | 560 | 2400 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 |  Samsung 860 EVO 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | SAMSUNG MJX CONTROLLER (3-Core, 8- | 550 | 2400 | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 |  Samsung 850 EVO 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Samsung MGX Controller (2-Core, 8- | 540 | 300 | Check price on Amazon |
The parts, explained
4TB handles big Steam libraries, video projects and archives.
TLC NAND is the mainstream choice — a solid balance of endurance, speed and cost.
Staying with Samsung means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.