SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
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
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its performance, compatibility with Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and value for money. Verified buyers highlight easy installation and fast game loading, with one noting a successful Dell Inspiron upgrade. A few mention the brand's reliability and good customer service, while one advises against using it for desktop builds.
Pros
- Fast game loading
- Easy installation
- Compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Not recommended for desktop builds
- Limited to 2230 form factor
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | Team Group MP44S | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Strong speed (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.