SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
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
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
The SSD offers strong security features with TCG Opal and AES encryption, and is built to withstand shocks and vibrations. It delivers fast sequential read/write speeds and has low power consumption, making it efficient. However, compatibility with M.2 slots may vary, so users should verify their device's specifications.
Pros
- Strong encryption support
- Shock and vibration resistant
- Fast sequential speeds
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Potential M.2 compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | VisionTek DLX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | Innogrit IG5220 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3★ | — |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
VisionTek DLX4 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
- Strong endurance (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.