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    WD_BLACK 1TB SN8100 NVMe SSD Internal Solid State Drive - Gen 5 PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 14,900 MB/s, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and Video Editing - WDS100T1X0M

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    • EXPERIENCE PCIe® Gen 5. Drastically enhance your gaming and content creation experience with this PCIe® Gen 5.0x4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD.
    • BREAKNECK SPEEDS. Your drive reaches sequential read speeds up to an astonishing 14,900MB/s**, sequential write speeds up to 14,900MB/s**, and over 2,300,000 IOPS** of random performance.
    • ADVANCED RELIABILITY. Our latest TLC 3D CBA NAND technology helps ensure your experience is exquisite, no matter if you’re gaming or working.
    • AN INDUSTRY-LEADER IN POWER EFFICIENCY. Enjoy over 100% more power efficiency than PCIe® Gen4.*** Plus, run your machine at optimal performance with an average operating power of 7W** or under.
    • ENDURANCE FOR YOUR WORKLOAD. Up to 2,400 TBW† (4TB* model) endurance means your machine can handle even the most intense tasks.
    • ROOM FOR REVOLUTION. Hold your biggest projects and still have room for OS updates, models for AI-powered applications, and your game library thanks to immense capacities up to 4TB.
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    WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD
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    Notes:

    (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

    (2) 1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

    (3) Projected values. TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity.

    (4) Over 100% more power efficient than 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSDs.

    (5) Available for download; see the official Sandisk website for more details.

    (6) Download and installation required. Includes 5-year license for your compatible drive. Redeem within 90 days of purchase. May not be combined with other offers. See official Sandisk website for more details. Offer subject to change.

    (7) Rated 94/100 by PCGamer - 2025 Editor's Pick. Rated 4.5 Stars out of 5 by The SSD Review - 2025 Editor's Choice. Rated 4.5 Stars out of 5 by Toms Hardware - 2025 Editor's Choice. Rated 100% by TweakTown - 2025 Editor's Choice Award. Awarded 'Best of 2025' by Storage Review, May 25th 2025.

    SANDISK and the SANDISK logo are registered marks or marks of the Sandisk Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. The NVMe word mark is a mark of NVM Express, Inc. PCIe is a registered mark of PCI-SIG. Windows and Microsoft are registered marks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.

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    Overview

    The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB NVMe SSD is an internal solid state drive for consumer systems, gaming, content creation, and video editing. Its PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe interface and M.2 2280 form factor provide high-speed storage in compatible systems.


    Key Features

    • 1TB storage capacity for operating system files, applications, games, and projects
    • TLC 3D CBA NAND technology
    • 1GB DRAM cache
    • PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe interface
    • Compact M.2 2280 internal SSD design

    Performance

    The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 11,000 MB/s. 4KB random performance reaches up to 1,600,000 IOPS for reads and up to 2,400,000 IOPS for writes. Power consumption is 6.2W active and 5 mW in Sleep (PS4).


    Design

    The M.2 2280 drive measures 80mm wide, 22mm deep, and 2.38mm high, with a weight of 7.5g. This model is supplied without a heatsink.


    Connectivity & Compatibility

    The drive uses a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol in an M.2 2280 form factor. Compatibility depends on a system with a supported M.2 slot.


    Reliability & Durability

    The drive is rated for 600TB terabytes written and has an MTTF of 1,750,000 hours. Operating temperature is 32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C), while storage temperature is -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C). Maximum shock resistance is 1,500G @0.5 ms half sine. Operating vibration is 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes, and non-operating vibration is 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes.


    Specifications

    • Brand: Western Digital
    • Model: WDS100T1X0M
    • Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
    • Capacity: 1TB
    • Form Factor: M.2 2280
    • Interface: PCI-Express 5.0 x4
    • Protocol: NVMe
    • Cache: 1GB DRAM
    • Max Sequential Read: Up to 14900 MBps
    • Max Sequential Write: Up to 11000 MBps
    • 4KB Random Read: Up to 1,600,000 IOPS
    • 4KB Random Write: Up to 2,400,000 IOPS
    • Terabytes Written (TBW): 600TB
    • MTTF: 1,750,000 Hours
    • HeatSink: without HeatSink
    • Power Consumption (Idle): Sleep (PS4): 5 mW
    • Power Consumption (Active): 6.2W
    • Height: 2.38mm
    • Width: 80mm
    • Depth: 22mm
    • Weight: 7.5g

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    Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

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    • Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
    • Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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    The WD_BLACK SN8100 is a 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s, suited to gamers, content creators, and AI-workload users seeking fast storage for a compatible system.

    Recommended For

    • PC video editors and content creators who regularly move large project files or work from fast storage and have a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot available.
    • Desktop builders assembling a high-end Gen 5 system who want a fast boot or project drive and can fit a suitable motherboard M.2 heatsink with airflow.
    • Local AI and machine-learning users who want a fast internal drive for loading models and datasets, and whose active files fit within this 1TB capacity.
    • Enthusiast gamers building a top-end PC who prioritize fast game installs, transfers, and storage benchmarks; review testing also found strong game-load results, though gains depend on the game and system.

    Real-World Use Scenarios

    • When editing large video projects, a creator can keep source footage and working files on the SN8100 and spend less time waiting on storage-heavy reads or transfers—provided the rest of the system and editing workflow can use the drive’s bandwidth.
    • For local AI work, users can store models and datasets on the drive and load them into a compatible system; the SSD can reduce storage-related waiting, but model processing speed still depends mainly on the computer’s other hardware.
    • A PC gamer can use the SN8100 as a drive for frequently played games. In one game-loading test, it was marginally faster than tested Gen 4 drives, so expect small time savings rather than a dramatic change to gameplay or loading.
    • As a primary drive in a compatible PCIe Gen 5 PC, the SN8100 can hold the operating system, applications, and active projects. For everyday tasks, reviewers found its real-world advantage over other fast SSDs can be subtle, so it is most useful when the workload regularly moves or reads large amounts of data.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForConsumer internal storage for gaming, multimedia, content creation, and AI-model workloads in compatible desktop or laptop systems
    Capacity1TB
    Interface And Form FactorPCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe interface in an M.2 2280 internal SSD form factor
    Read Write PerformanceSequential read up to 14,900 MB/s and sequential write up to 11,000 MB/s; 4KB random read up to 1,600,000 IOPS and random write up to 2,400,000 IOPS
    Cache And Drive Technology1GB DRAM cache with nCache 4.0 and TLC 3D CBA NAND; includes TCG Opal security features
    Endurance And ReliabilityRated endurance of 600TBW and MTTF of 1,750,000 hours
    Power And Operating ConditionsActive power consumption of 6.2W and sleep power of 5mW; operating temperature 0°C to 85°C and storage temperature -40°C to 85°C
    Physical Dimensions And Shock Resistance80 × 22 × 2.38mm and 7.5g; shock resistance up to 1,500G at 0.5ms half sine
    Vibration ResistanceOperating: 5 gRMS, 10–2000 Hz, 3 axes; non-operating: 4.9 gRMS, 7–800 Hz, 3 axes
    Model IdentifiersWestern Digital WD_BLACK SN8100; model WDS100T1X0M