Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
89 Overall Score
vs
Fikwot FX550 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Fikwot
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Fikwot FX550 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, easy installation, and good value for money. A few concerns were raised about compatibility with PS5 and a peeling label, but overall performance and price are seen as strong points.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Comes with screwdriver
- Improves boot time
Cons
- PS5 compatibility issues
- Peeling label on drive
Performance 8
Ease of installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 1
Build quality 2
Included accessories 2
Scores
Laptop
Budget
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 | Fikwot FX550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Fikwot FX550 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.356score per dollar
vs
Fikwot FX550 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.230score per dollar
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
