SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The user is satisfied with the SSD, praising its storage capacity and ease of installation, though they note that long nails can make installation tricky. There was a delivery issue, but the retailer resolved it quickly and efficiently. Overall, the product is well-regarded, with strong performance specs and security features highlighted in the Q&A.
Pros
- Good storage space
- Easy installation
- Fast retailer support
Cons
- Installation tricky with long nails
- Delivery issue initially
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | — | PHISON E27T |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong speed (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
