SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The SSD is generally well-received for its speed, value, and ease of installation, with several users praising its performance in PS5 and as a backup drive. However, one verified buyer reported a defective unit that was not recognized by BIOS or Windows, and another complained about receiving an older 2018 model. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these quality control and product age concerns.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Works well in PS5
- Reliable so far
Cons
- Defective unit not recognized
- Old 2018 model received
- Potential quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | Ediloca EN880E | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 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
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.