Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
93 Overall Score
vs
Lexar Air Portable SSD AFA Edition 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1
Lexar
24 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
Lexar Air Portable SSD AFA Edition 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Portable
Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 | Lexar Air Portable SSD AFA Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Protocol | NVMe | — |
| PCIe Generation | 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 | ✗ | — |
| Controller | WD Black SN7100 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
Lexar Air Portable SSD AFA Edition 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average speed (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Lexar Air Portable SSD AFA Edition 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
