WD Blue SN5100 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD

The WD Blue SN5100 1TB NVMe SSD (model WDS100T5B0E) is a PCIe Gen 4.0 internal solid-state drive built for users who demand fast storage without stepping up to a premium enthusiast tier. Designed in the M.2 2280 form factor, it slots neatly into modern laptops, compact desktops, and mini-ITX builds that support an M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot. At the heart of the SN5100 is SanDisk 3D CBA NAND flash memory, Western Digital's next-generation NAND architecture engineered for improved density and endurance. Paired with SanDisk nCache 4.0 technology, the drive maintains high sustained throughput when copying large project folders, multimedia archives, or application libraries — not just during brief burst transfers. For users running AI-assisted creative tools, high-resolution video editing suites, or modern AAA game titles, the SN5100 delivers sequential read performance up to 7,100 MB/s and sequential write performance up to 6,700 MB/s, enabling noticeably faster asset loading and file transfers compared to PCIe Gen3 drives. Western Digital bundles Acronis True Image for SanDisk, a data migration utility that simplifies transferring your existing operating system and files to the new drive. The downloadable SanDisk Dashboard application lets you monitor drive health, check firmware version, and review performance metrics over time. The drive ships with a 5-year limited warranty from Western Digital, providing multi-year coverage for everyday workloads. Verified Specifications: - Model / SKU: WDS100T5B0E - Series: WD Blue SN5100 - Capacity: 1 TB - Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Sequential Read: Up to 7,100 MB/s - Sequential Write: Up to 6,700 MB/s - NAND Technology: SanDisk 3D CBA NAND - Endurance (TBW): 600 TB written - Warranty: 5 years (limited) - Bundled Software: Acronis True Image for SanDisk, SanDisk Dashboard