SanDisk WD_Black SN8100
SanDisk
79 Overall Score
vs
Seagate FireCuda 530R
Seagate
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk WD_Black SN8100
No customer feedback yet
Seagate FireCuda 530R
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Durability 1
Warranty 1
Performance 1
Compatibility 1
Directstorage support 1
Scores
Gaming
Console
Workstation
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk WD_Black SN8100 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk WD_Black SN8100
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
Seagate FireCuda 530R
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
SanDisk WD_Black SN81000.329score per dollar
vs
Seagate FireCuda 530R0.162score per dollar
SanDisk WD_Black SN8100 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Seagate FireCuda 530R
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 18 specs.
