SanDisk SN5000 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
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Обзор
The 30-Second Version
A DRAM-less drive with a giant SLC cache that makes it feel premium. Buy it on sale, skip it at full price.
Pros & Cons
Плюсы
- Massive 341GB SLC cache keeps speeds high during big transfers 90th
- Random performance is top-tier for a DRAM-less drive 78th
- 900 TBW endurance is excellent for the price 75th
- Free Acronis True Image software for easy migration 68th
Минусы
- No DRAM cache, which can hurt sustained heavy workloads
- 1-year warranty is short compared to the 5-year warranty on the 4TB model
- Price varies wildly between retailers
- One DOA report in customer reviews is a red flag
Мнение владельцев
The Word on the Street
Факты
Performance
The 5,150 MB/s read and 4,850 MB/s write speeds are solid, landing it in the top quarter of drives we track. But the real surprise is the random performance. 650K read IOPS and 770K write IOPS put it in the 89th percentile for random operations, which is wild for a DRAM-less drive. That huge SLC cache means you can move a 300GB file without the speed falling off a cliff. The endurance rating of 900 TBW is also well above average for a 2TB drive.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 2000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 5150 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 4850 |
| Random Read (IOPS) | 650000 |
| Random Write (IOPS) | 770000 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 900 |
| MTBF (hours) | 1750000 |
| Warranty (years) | 1 |
vs Competition
Against the WD Black SN850X, the SN5000 loses on raw speed but wins on value when priced right. The Samsung 9100 PRO is faster and has DRAM, but costs significantly more. The Crucial T500 is probably the closest competitor, with similar speeds and a DRAM cache, but it doesn't have the SN5000's massive SLC cache. If you're doing heavy sustained writes, the T500 or SN850X are better choices. For everyday use and gaming, the SN5000 is hard to beat at the right price.
| Spec | SanDisk SN5000 | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | Seagate FireCuda 530R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 5,150 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Endurance | 900 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Отзывы пользователей | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk SN5000 | 75.4 | 89.5 | 53.7 | 78.4 | 68.4 | 27.1 | 37.2 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.1 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 85.9 | 99.5 | 5.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.5 | 95.2 | 89 | 92.5 | 88 | 95 | 10.7 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.7 | 90.5 | 92.5 | 93.4 | 86.8 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 78.4 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R Compare | 92.6 | 96.4 | 53.7 | 92.5 | 95.6 | 77.3 | 6.9 |
Цена
Value & Pricing
The value story here is complicated. In the US, prices range from $289 to $380, which is a $91 spread. In Canada, it's even worse, from CAD 390 to CAD 1,000. That's a CAD 610 difference for the same drive. If you can find it at the low end, it's a steal. At the high end, you're paying SN850X money for a DRAM-less drive, and that's a bad deal. Shop around before you buy.
Подробнее
Overview
The SanDisk SN5000 is a DRAM-less PCIe 4.0 drive that punches way above its weight class. The big story here is the massive 341GB SLC cache and 200MB Host Memory Buffer, which let it hang with drives that cost a lot more. It's not the fastest drive on paper, but for everyday use and big file transfers, it feels a lot more premium than the price suggests.
Common Questions
Q: Is this SSD good for storing large files?
Yes, the 2TB capacity and 341GB SLC cache make it great for big files. You can transfer a 300GB file without the speed dropping, which is rare for a DRAM-less drive.
Q: Does the lack of DRAM matter for gaming?
Not really. The 200MB Host Memory Buffer picks up the slack, and the random performance is in the 89th percentile. You won't notice the missing DRAM in games.
Q: Is the 1-year warranty a dealbreaker?
It's a concern. The 4TB model gets a 5-year warranty, but this 2TB version only gets 1 year. If you're worried about longevity, the WD Black SN850X has a 5-year warranty and is often close in price.
Who Should Skip This
If you're doing heavy sustained writes like video editing or running a database, this isn't the drive for you. The lack of DRAM will catch up eventually. Get the WD Black SN850X or Crucial T500 instead. They cost a bit more but have DRAM caches and better sustained performance.
Verdict
The SanDisk SN5000 is a great drive if you can find it at a good price. The huge SLC cache and strong random performance make it feel faster than its specs suggest. But the price inconsistency and short warranty are real concerns. If you see it under $300 USD, buy it. If it's over $350, get the SN850X instead.
