Crucial E100
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
What Buyers Say
Crucial E100
The two verified reviews are positive, praising fast delivery and recommending the drive for backup use. However, the sample is very small, and the Q&A only provides technical details without sentiment. Overall, the product seems well-regarded, but more reviews are needed for a fuller picture.
Pros
- Fast delivery
- Good price
- Recommended for backup
Cons
- Limited reviews available
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
The WD Black SN8100 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing Gen5 speeds, with users reporting double the performance of previous Gen4 drives and boot times of just a few seconds. Reviewers highlight excellent heat management, easy installation, and reliability, though many note the high price as a significant drawback. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier upgrade for those with compatible hardware and budget.
Pros
- Blazing Gen5 speeds
- Excellent heat management
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great for gaming
Cons
- High price
- Requires Gen5 motherboard
- Pricey for many
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial E100 | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial E100
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (65th percentile)
- Below average feature (14th percentile)14th %ile
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Crucial E100 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 14 specs.
