SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
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
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
The Samsung 850 EVO SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, reliability, and ease of installation. However, one verified reviewer reported a crash after 1.5 years, and another found it underwhelming. The lack of included accessories like a USB cable or mounting bracket is a common minor complaint.
Pros
- Fast startup and read times
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
Cons
- No included USB cable
- No mounting bracket included
- Potential crash after 1.5 years
- Light plastic feel
- Outdated utility software
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | Samsung 850 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | Samsung MGX Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| 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
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
- Below average speed (31st percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
