SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
SanDisk
90 Overall Score
vs
Lexar ES3
Lexar
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance speed 12
Heat management 5
Value for money 6
Ease of installation 4
Reliability 4
Compatibility 3
Lexar ES3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Laptop
Console
Budget
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | Lexar ES3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Protocol | 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★ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
Lexar ES3
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average endurance (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 14 specs.