SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this WD Black SN8100 Gen5 NVMe SSD, praising its exceptional speed and sustained performance. Verified buyers highlight its fast sequential reads and strong endurance, with one noting it outperforms other drives in sustained workloads. The only caveat is the high price, but most agree it's worth it for top-tier performance.
Pros
- Exceptional Gen5 speed
- Sustained performance
- High endurance (4,800 TBW)
- Reliable brand reputation
- Positive expert reviews
Cons
- High price
- Limited availability
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
The SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD is highly praised for its blazing-fast transfer speeds, rugged build, and portability, making it a favorite among content creators and Mac users. Many verified buyers highlight its reliability for heavy tasks like video editing and dashcam recording, though some note it runs warm during intense use and that achieving maximum speeds requires USB 4/Thunderbolt support. A few reviewers mention the price as a drawback, but most agree it's worth the investment for the performance.
Pros
- Blazing fast transfer speeds
- Rugged and durable design
- Portable and compact
- Reliable for heavy tasks
- Easy plug-and-play connectivity
Cons
- Runs warm during heavy use
- Requires USB 4/Thunderbolt for max speed
- Price is a bit high
- Bulkier than earlier models
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | SanDisk Extreme PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
