Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Western Digital
93 Overall Score
vs
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

Team Group
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive, praising the drive's easy setup, solid performance, and reliability as extra storage. A few note the price is high, but most consider it a worthwhile upgrade, especially for those with a 1TB SSD. The Q&A confirms it's a new, factory-sealed unit with warranty, but no heatsink is included.

Pros
  • Easy setup
  • Solid performance
  • Reliable extra storage
  • Good upgrade from 1TB SSD
  • Fast shipment
Cons
  • High price
  • No heatsink included
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Performance 4
👍 Reliability 3
🤔 Value for money 3
👍 Shipping speed 1
👍 Warranty 1

Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Compatibility 5
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Ease of installation 3
👍 Brand reliability 2
👍 Customer service 1

Scores

Laptop
Western Digital
95
Team Group
65
Budget
Western Digital
95
Team Group
71
Gaming
Western Digital
86
Team Group
60
Console
Western Digital
84
Team Group
46
Workstation
Western Digital
81
Team Group
60
Portable
Western Digital
24
Team Group
15

Specifications

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100Team Group MP44S
Drive
Capacity
2,000
1,000
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2230
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMeNVMe
PCIe Generation44
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
7,250
5,000
Sequential Write (MB/s)
6,900
3,500
Random Read (IOPS)
1,000,000
480,000
Random Write (IOPS)
1,400,000
500,000
Hardware
NANDTLCTLC
DRAM Cache✗✗
ControllerWD Black SN7100—
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
1,200
250
MTBF (hours)
1,750,000
1,500,000
Warranty (years)55
Features
Heatsink✗—
Hardware Encryption✗—

Pros & Cons

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %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

★ Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100

Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation