Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
86 Overall Score
vs
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Lexar
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its performance, ease of installation, and value for money. A few minor issues were mentioned, such as a delivery problem and lack of detailed specs, but these do not detract from the product's positive reception.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
- Works well in PCIe5 slot
Cons
- Delivery issues
- Lack of detailed specs (TBW)
Performance 5
Ease of installation 3
Value for money 3
Brand reliability 2
Delivery 1
Specifications 1
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, especially for upgrading older systems. One reviewer had a defective unit that failed diagnostics, but others found it a hidden gem. Overall, it's recommended for budget-conscious upgrades.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast for older systems
- Easy upgrade for old PCs
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Failed diagnostics for one unit
Value for money 3
Performance 2
Reliability 2
Ease of installation 1
Recommendation 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 | Lexar NS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (86th percentile)86th %ile
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD Blue SN5100
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.