SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
71 Overall Score
vs
Micron 4TB SSD
Micron
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with the WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD, praising its performance, reliability, and value for money. One verified buyer noted a delivery issue where the drive never arrived, but the product itself received high marks for speed, ease of installation, and compatibility. The drive is seen as a solid choice for gaming laptops and general use, with good thermal performance.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable brand
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Works well in PCIe 5 slot
Cons
- Delivery issues
- Not for heavy writes
Performance 5
Reliability 4
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Delivery 1
Thermal performance 1
Micron 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Console
Gaming
Workstation
Laptop
Budget
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 | Micron 4TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | Micron |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
Micron 4TB SSD
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.258score per dollar
vs
Micron 4TB SSD0.160score per dollar
SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Micron 4TB SSD
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
