A “no compromise” performance bump can only be had if you upgrade to a PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD, but considering the DRAM shortage, these aren’t exactly available on a decent budget. Fortunately, the WD_BLACK SN8100’s 4TB model brings a combination of high speeds and storage for you to take advantage of, and it’s currently retailing for $699.99 on Amazon.
WD_BLACK SN8100 can reach lightning-fast speeds of up to 14,900MB/s and is incredibly durable for something that’s insanely quick
The SN8100 relies on TLC 3D CBA NAND to deliver a combination of speed and reliability to boost user experience. Despite sticking with the same 2280 form factor, WD_BLACK’s PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD can reach sequential read and write speeds of a whopping 14,900MB/s and 14,000MB/s, respectively, while also making your machine highly responsive thanks to its 2.3 million IOPS rating.
WD_BLACK also states that its SN8100 is designed to deliver 100 percent greater power efficiency compared to PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSDs, which helps to reduce overall temperatures. Based on various tests, the operating power stands at 7.5W. However, despite these improvements, we highly recommend incorporating a beefy cooler on the SN8100 because PCIe NVMe Gen 5 drives tend to run hot because of the memory controller.
As for the endurance, this 4TB SSD comes with a 2,400TBW (terabytes written) durability, offering peace of mind when running the most demanding of tasks for weeks. In short, the SN8100 is suited for heavy editing or machine learning environments, not to mention that it’ll fire up your games and other programs in the blink of an eye.
At $699.99, it may not be the cheapest SSD out there, but when you’re getting performance, capacity, and reliability in a single package, that does cost a premium. After all, isn’t it worth spending a little more rather than regretting forking out an even bigger sum in the future?
Get the WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD from Amazon - $699.99
Get the WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD from Amazon - $399.99 (without heatsink, 9 percent off)
Get the WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD from Amazon - $239.99 (with heatsink, 20 percent off)
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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