Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280

Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280

Computer Memory Solutions
48 Overall Score
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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

What Buyers Say

Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280

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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

Scores

Laptop
Computer Memory Solutions
48
Western Digital
95
Budget
Computer Memory Solutions
45
Western Digital
95
Gaming
Computer Memory Solutions
29
Western Digital
86
Console
Computer Memory Solutions
13
Western Digital
84
Workstation
Computer Memory Solutions
51
Western Digital
81
Portable
Computer Memory Solutions
10
Western Digital
24

Specifications

Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100
Drive
Capacity
512
2,000
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceSATA IIIPCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolSATANVMe
PCIe Generation—4★
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
550
7,250
Sequential Write (MB/s)
520
6,900
Random Read (IOPS)
80,000
1,000,000
Random Write (IOPS)
80,000
1,400,000
Hardware
NANDMLC★TLC
DRAM Cache—✗
Controller—WD Black SN7100
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
800
1,200
MTBF (hours)
1,000,000
1,750,000
Warranty (years)35★
Features
Heatsink—✗
Hardware Encryption—✗

Pros & Cons

Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280

  • Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong feature (72nd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average speed (34th percentile)
  • Below average capacity (34th percentile)

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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100

Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation