WD Black SN7100
is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD offering excellent performance and high power efficiency, making it ideal for gamers, laptop users, and content creators. A newer model released in 2024, it is a high-speed, DRAM-less drive that is more affordable and runs cooler than previous generations
Feature
1TB Model
2TB Model
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 7,250 MB/s
Up to 7,250 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 6,900 MB/s
Up to 6,900 MB/s
Warranty
3 years
3 years
Endurance (TBW)
600 TBW
1,200 TBW
Form Factor
M.2 2280
M.2 2280
Interface
PCIe Gen4 x4
PCIe Gen4 x4
Cache Type
Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Controller
WD Polaris 3
WD Polaris 3
Compatibility and features
Backwards compatibility: The SN7100
is backwards compatible with older PCIe generations, but a PCIe Gen4 motherboard is required to achieve the advertised speeds.
Gaming: It's compatible with PCs and is a viable storage expansion option for the PlayStation 5, though an inexpensive aftermarket heatsink is required for PS5 use.
WD_BLACK Dashboard: For Windows users, the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software allows you to monitor drive health, performance, firmware updates, and activate "Game Mode" for optimization.
Single-sided design: The
SN7100
has a single-sided design, making it a good fit for laptops and other devices with limited space and heat dissipation.
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