WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD - 1TB, With Heatsink, M.2 2280 PCI-Express 5.0x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Up to 14,900MBps Read - WDS100T1XHM-00CMT0
- EXPERIENCE PCIe Gen 5: Drastically enhance your gaming and content creation experience with this PCIe Gen 5.0x4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
- BLISTERING SPEEDS. IMMENSE CAPACITIES. Your drive reaches sequential read speeds up to an astonishing 14,900MB/s, sequential write speeds up to 14,000MB/s, and over 2,300,000 IOPS of random performance (1TB) and offers up to 8TB of capacity.
- EXTENDED ELEVATED PERFORMANCE. With its custom heatsink, the WD_BLACK SN8100 SSD delivers up to 15x longer sustained performance under heavy workloads compared to the non-heatsink version.
- SPEED MEETS RELIABILITY. Enjoy heightened speed and reliability with up to 4,800 TBW (8TB model) endurance and our latest TLC 3D CBA NAND technology.
- CUSTOM WD_BLACK HEATSINK. The custom WD_BLACK heatsink is the lowest profile option on a PCIe 5.0 drive with RGB lighting. Made from anodized aluminum, it delivers silent, fanless cooling and customizable lighting to match your build.
- POWERED BY SANDISK: The WD_BLACK, WD Blue, and WD Green flash products are manufactured by Sandisk Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates and distributed under license from Western Digital Corporation.
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Overview
The WD_BLACK SN8100 is a 1TB internal NVMe solid state drive for consumer systems. Its M.2 2280 form factor, PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface, integrated heatsink, and high sequential performance support demanding storage workloads.
Key Features
- 1TB capacity with 1GB DRAM cache
- PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol
- Up to 14,900 MBps sequential read and up to 11,000 MBps sequential write
- Integrated anodized aluminum heatsink with silent, fanless cooling
- Customizable RGB lighting
Performance
Sequential performance reaches up to 14,900 MBps read and up to 11,000 MBps write. 4KB random performance reaches up to 1,600,000 IOPS read and up to 2,400,000 IOPS write. Active power consumption is 6.2W during read and 7.0W during write.
Design
The M.2 2280 drive includes a heatsink and measures 80mm wide, 22mm deep, and 11.25mm high. Weight is 31.2g. The heatsink is made from anodized aluminum and uses silent, fanless cooling with customizable RGB lighting.
Connectivity & Compatibility
Designed as an internal solid state drive, this consumer SSD uses the M.2 2280 form factor, PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface, and NVMe protocol.
Reliability & Durability
The drive is rated for 600TB total 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.
Specifications
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WDS100T1XHM-00CMT0
- 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: with HeatSink
- Power Consumption (Idle): Sleep (PS4): 5 mW
- Power Consumption (Active): 6.2W Read / 7.0W Write
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C)
- Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
- Max Shock Resistance: 1,500G @0.5 ms half sine
- Weight: 31.2g
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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- Support Phone: 1-866-726-3475
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The WD_BLACK SN8100 is a 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with a built-in heatsink and read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s, suited to gamers and content creators with a compatible PCIe 5.0 system.
Recommended For
- Desktop video editors and content creators who regularly move large footage files or work with high-resolution media can make use of the SN8100’s high sequential transfer performance, especially in a system with a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot.
- PC builders using a PCIe 5.0 platform who want a fast primary drive for demanding desktop work, game installs, and other storage-heavy tasks are a strong fit; independent testing found the SN8100 among the leading drives in application and storage benchmarks.
- Users who load local AI models or large project assets from storage can benefit from the drive’s fast reads; independent testing measured model-load times and strong storage-to-memory throughput on the SN8100.
- High-end gaming PC builders who also transfer large files or want a top-tier PCIe 5.0 drive may value its benchmark performance; for game loading alone, the upgrade over a good PCIe 4.0 SSD is less compelling.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | A 1TB internal NVMe SSD for gaming, professional content creation, and AI application workloads |
| Capacity And Cache | 1TB capacity with 1GB DRAM cache |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2280 drive using PCIe 5.0 x4 with NVMe protocol |
| Read And Write Performance | Sequential speeds up to 14,900 MB/s read and 11,000 MB/s write; 4KB random performance up to 1,600,000 IOPS read and 2,400,000 IOPS write |
| Heatsink | Includes a heatsink |
| Endurance And Reliability | 600TBW endurance and 1,750,000-hour MTTF |
| Power Consumption | 6.2W read and 7.0W write; 5mW in Sleep (PS4) |
| Compatibility | Listed for use with desktop and laptop computers and Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Operating Conditions And Resistance | Operating temperature: 0°C to 85°C; storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C; shock resistance up to 1,500G at 0.5 ms, with operating and non-operating vibration resistance specified |
| Dimensions And Weight | 80 × 22 × 11.25mm; 31.2g |
| Model Identifiers | WDS100T1XHM-00CMT0; also listed as WDS100T1XHM |