Kingston KC600
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
What Buyers Say
Kingston KC600
Users are generally satisfied with this drive, praising its speed and value for money. One reviewer noted that while it works well, the speed is limited by USB 2.0 enclosures, but with USB 3.0 it performs much better. Another used it successfully as a ZIL/SLOG drive in a large RAID array, highlighting its compact size and performance.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Compact size
- Works well as ZIL/SLOG drive
Cons
- Speed limited by USB 2.0
- Not compatible with Surface Pro 7
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
The WD Black SN8100 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing Gen5 speeds, with users reporting double the performance of previous Gen4 drives and boot times of just a few seconds. Reviewers highlight excellent heat management, easy installation, and reliability, though many note the high price as a significant drawback. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier upgrade for those with compatible hardware and budget.
Pros
- Blazing Gen5 speeds
- Excellent heat management
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great for gaming
Cons
- High price
- Requires Gen5 motherboard
- Pricey for many
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston KC600 | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | mSATA | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | SM2259 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Kingston KC600
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (65th percentile)
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Kingston KC600
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 16 specs.
