WESTERN DIGITAL Black SN8100 2TB M.2 NVME Gen5 Internal Solid State ( SSD )

The Western Digital Black SN8100 2TB is a high-performance internal solid-state drive built on the PCIe Gen 5.0x4 NVMe interface, targeting gamers, content creators, and professionals who demand the fastest storage available in the M.2 form factor. Using the M.2 2280 (22mm x 80mm) footprint, it slots into any compatible PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot on modern motherboards without requiring additional adapters. At the core of the SN8100 is Western Digital's TLC 3D CBA NAND flash technology. This architecture stacks memory cells vertically to increase density while maintaining reliability across sustained read and write workloads. The result is sequential read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s — figures that represent a significant step beyond the PCIe Gen 4 generation. For tasks such as loading large game worlds, editing high-resolution video timelines, or transferring sizeable AI model datasets, these speeds translate to noticeably reduced wait times. Power efficiency is another design priority: the SN8100 operates at an average of 7 watts or under during active workloads, which Western Digital states represents over 100% greater power efficiency compared to their previous PCIe Gen 4 drive. For desktop builders this helps manage thermal budgets, while laptop users may see a measurable benefit in battery drain during storage-intensive tasks. Endurance is rated at 1,200 TBW (terabytes written) for the 2TB capacity, providing a meaningful write-life buffer for both everyday and professional use. The drive ships with a 5-year limited warranty from Western Digital, offering post-purchase assurance aligned with industry norms for enthusiast-grade SSDs. With 2TB of usable capacity, the SN8100 comfortably accommodates an operating system installation, a sizeable game library, local AI model storage, and large creative project archives simultaneously. Verified Specifications: - Model / Product Code: WDS200T1X0M - Series: WD Black SN8100 - Capacity: 2TB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe Gen 5.0x4, NVMe - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 14,900 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 14,000 MB/s - NAND Technology: TLC 3D CBA NAND - Endurance (TBW): 1,200 TBW - Average Operating Power: 7W or under - Warranty: 5 Years (Western Digital limited warranty) - Heatsink: Not included