WD Black SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

The WD Black SN8100 1TB delivers the same cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 architecture as the 2TB model in a more budget-friendly capacity. Sequential read speeds reach up to 14,000 MB/s with writes up to 12,500 MB/s, positioning it among the fastest 1TB drives available. Western Digital's proprietary controller and TLC NAND with DRAM cache ensure consistent performance across workloads from game loading to content creation. At approximately $120, it competes favorably against other Gen 5 1TB options while delivering top-tier throughput. The M.2 2280 form factor fits all standard motherboard and laptop M.2 slots that support PCIe 5.0. WD Black Dashboard provides useful management features including a gaming mode that optimizes performance by disabling low-power states. The 1TB capacity is sufficient for an OS drive plus a selection of frequently played games or active project files. For users who want maximum speed in their primary drive and plan to supplement with larger secondary storage, the SN8100 1TB provides the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0 at a reasonable entry price backed by WD's five-year warranty.