SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
95 Overall Score
vs
Crucial E100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Speed 5
Sustained performance 2
Endurance 1
Value for money 2
Brand reliability 1
Expert reviews 1
Crucial E100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The two verified reviews are positive, praising fast delivery and recommending the drive for backup use. However, the sample is very small, and the Q&A only provides technical details without sentiment. Overall, the product seems well-regarded, but more reviews are needed for a fuller picture.
Pros
- Fast delivery
- Good price
- Recommended for backup
Cons
- Limited reviews available
Delivery speed 1
Value for money 1
Backup suitability 1
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Laptop
Budget
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | Crucial E100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| 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
Crucial E100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.