01 / 06WD Black SN8100 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD
The WD Black SN8100 1TB is a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD delivering astonishing sequential read speeds up to 14,900MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000MB/s. Built with Western Digital's advanced TLC 3D CBA NAND technology for exceptional reliability and performance. Over 100% more power efficient than PCIe Gen 4, with an average operating power of 7W or under. Backed by a 5-year warranty.
Features
- PCIe Gen 5 Performance — Sequential read speeds up to 14,900MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000MB/s for drastically enhanced gaming and content creation
- TLC 3D CBA NAND — Western Digital's latest NAND technology ensures advanced reliability and consistent performance under heavy workloads
- Industry-Leading Power Efficiency — Over 100% more power efficient than PCIe Gen 4, with average operating power of 7W or under
- Over 2.3M IOPS — Massive random read/write performance for demanding multitasking and game loading
- WD_BLACK Dashboard — Monitor drive health and optimize performance with the downloadable dashboard (Windows only)
- 5-Year Warranty — Backed by Western Digital's reliable 5-year limited warranty
In the Box
- WD Black SN8100 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
- Quick Start Guide
- Note: Mounting screw not included (check your motherboard/laptop)
Technical Specification
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 5 x4 NVMe |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| NAND Type | TLC 3D CBA NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 11,000 MB/s |
| Random IOPS | Up to 2,300,000 |
| Avg Operating Power | 7W or under |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 70°C |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
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