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Get ready to game even faster with the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, featuring up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write speeds (1-2TB models), providing up to a 35% performance boost over the previous generation SSD. Engineered with laptops and gaming handhelds in mind, obliterate load times and conquer your heftiest gaming sessions with improved power efficiency at maximum speed. Store more games and still have room for future updates and DLC, with capacities up to 4TB. Upgrade now and ensure you’re ready for the rigors of AI applications and next generation gaming.
HIGH-OCTANE GAMING. Experience speeds up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write (1-2TB models), with up to 35% faster performance than previous generation.
PURPOSE-BUILT. Designed for serious on-the-go gamers, with a PCIe Gen4 interface and SANDISK’s next generation TLC 3D NAND.
MORE SPACE FOR FAVORITES AND NEW TITLES. Available in multiple capacities up to 2TB, upgrade to an SSD that gives you tons of storage.
MORE TIME TO CLEAR THAT CHECKPOINT. Built with laptops and handheld gaming devices in mind, with up to 100% more power efficiency over the previous generation.
DO MORE WITH DASHBOARD. Ensure your drive is optimized for prime performance with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only).
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.
ProudAmerican –
WD_BLACK 4TB SN7100 – Best NVMe money can buy
I bought the WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB to replace my smaller WD SN570 Gen3 boot drive. Installation was straightforward i.e just slide it into the M.2 slot, and done.PerformanceUsing CrystalDiskMark V9.5.0, I consistently saw around 7000 MB/s read and 6200 MB/s write on the 4 GB test, and about 6800 MB/s write on the longer 64 GB run which was remarkably close to the advertised specs. Random 4K read/write speeds also feel quick, and Windows 11 boots in roughly 5–6 seconds. However, I did observe some throttling when running 64GB Q8T1 test with temperature reaching 59°C and speed dropping to 4500MB/S. Though, it’s still faster than any Gen3 drive. App launches are near-instant. I haven’t tested large game installs (like 100 GB titles) since this particular system isn’t built for heavy gaming, but for productivity and content creation, it’s been great so far.Thermals and EfficiencyIdle temperature hovers around 30°C but under sustained load, temperatures could reach up to 60°C and this is without a heatsink(except some black material came with the original laptop drive) which for a Gen4 drive is exceptional. The controller here isn’t just fast but impressively power-efficient. Compared to my older Samsung 970 EVO Plus Gen3, this one runs at a lower wattage. It’s a great fit for laptops or compact builds where cooling headroom is limited.Storage Capacity and SoftwareUsable space comes out to about 3.63 TB, which is standard for 4 TB drives due to the difference between base-10 and base-2 (1000 vs 1024) calculations. My only gripe is WD’s software. The legacy Dashboard app has been replaced by Kitfox, and the 4 TB SN7100 isn’t fully recognized yet. Hopefully, WD or SanDisk pushes an update soon, as the drive itself is fantastic. Also, it could be formatted for Windows, Linux or MacOS.Value and EnduranceThis drive uses TLC 3D NAND, unlike the WD SN5000 which is QLC-based(4TB version) and often priced just a few dollars cheaper. The SN7100 offers an endurance rating of up to 2400 TBW, which should easily outlast multiple system builds. If you plan to use it in a server or NAS, I’d suggest either keeping a backup drive(RAID 1) or going with WD Red SN700, which is designed for heavier write cycles. While it’s not the cheapest 4 TB Gen4 SSD, the performance easily rivals the Samsung 990 Pro and Crucial T500, with the added benefit of lower power consumption and cooler thermals.VerdictIf you’re upgrading from an HDD or even a SATA SSD, the SN7100 feels like a quantum jump. It combines blazing fast speed with stable thermals, and generous capacity in one package. This is an excellent choice for prosumers(creators, gamers) or anyone who’s looking for a reliable performance with minimal heat output.To conclude, if you’re looking for a drive that stays cool, handles large transfers without any hiccups, and just works; look no further. Highly recommended.
Watermelon –
Works well and good in enclosures too
I bought 2 of these high storage capacity M2 drives. I used one in enclosure and one in the micro pc. Easy to install and use. It does heat quickly and gets hot but I have placed a small heat sink. It has good read and write speeds. It is very durable. This is a good M-key SSD. Good value.
Natasha –
Great price, great product WD does not disappoint!!!!
This drive works absolutely perfectly! I am a big fan of WD, and this series fails not! the RW speeds are great, and I have response time that are not noticeable! The price is fair, and it is everything I expected! Thank you again WD!
Markus Buettner –
Great purchase was able to recover my laptop.
I bought a solid state drive to repair my laptop after multiple years of usage the original drive in my HP laptop failed. The drive came with all necessary instructions and was easy to install and works like a charm. I would recommend this product to anybody that needs a reliable fast solid state hard drive.
Bob M. –
Bad Drive … turned out to be a Good Drive
It appears this NVME is defective out of the BoxThis brand new ssd will not initialize. Package was unopened with seal the intact.I tried to Initialize it on a different desktop and a Dell laptop.I get the error “Fatal Device Hardware Error”.Returning it and getting another brand.Update to my previous review:The day before I was going to return it a friend of mine asked if he could check it out.I don’t know what he did but he got it initialized and formatted on his Linux computer.It appears to be working fine now with no issues and good speed.
Nate –
compatible
storage wise it works great with the ps5 and super easy to install. the box it came in was slightly damaged but not horrible.
Allison S –
Good solid storage solution for your data
I got this to expand the storage capacity of my MacMini. It was easy to install and came with everything I needed. So far, several months in, it’s not failed me, so I’m very happy with it. I haven’t always had great luck with Western Digital, but I think this was worth the gamble. I’ve had no heat issues whatsoever, and I was able to put my entire music library on it to free up space on my system. Design and function are as you’d expect.
Purchased This Product –
I made this super fast WD M.2 NVME my Win 11 boot drive – fast, WD brand dependable & a good value.
I recently upgraded my computer from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I made this super fast M.2 NVME drive my boot drive and it brings up Windows 11 nice and fast (Windows operating systems have a habit of “dawdling” through lots of startup stuff, but this NVME drive installed in a M.2 slot speeds up the startup process nicely). It was a good value, for a dependable brand (good quality Western Digital), a fast choice compared to typical SATA hard drives or solid state drives other than NVME. I like the way it’s performing!
Fredrik Hellgren –
Incredible! I use a 1TB for windows, and just bought a 2TB for installing games. I’m very pleased with this product
Lester –
It is legit same as the description it was good product recommended seller
AHMED N. –
I highly recommend the WD Black SN7100 because this SSD is really efficient like crazily power efficient and you will be saving battery life and temperatures and still super fast that’s why I used for upgrading my Lenovo Legion Go 2 from Original Samsung 1TB 2242 SSD to New WD Black SN7100 4TB 2280 SSD.
Maki –
I installed this SSD in a Gen 3 laptop, knowing I wouldn’t reach full Gen 4 speeds, but wow, I still noticed a clear and satisfying improvement! This was my first SSD upgrade, replacing the stock 1TB Gen 3 drive that came with my system, and the boost in responsiveness and load times genuinely surprised me.Using a benchmark tool, I saw sequential read speeds around 3500 MB/s and write speeds over 3300 MB/s — right at the ceiling of Gen 3 performance! Even random access speeds were strong, which helped with smoother multitasking and faster game loading.One thing I didn’t expect at all: my laptop’s fan noise dropped noticeably! Compared to my previous SSD, this SN7100 runs about 5–7°C cooler under load, and even while playing the most popular gacha game and heavier AAA titles, the system stayed cool and quiet. That alone made me smile — less noise, more focus!Even though my system doesn’t support Gen 4, I’m glad I chose this drive. It’s ready for future upgrades and already performing impressively within Gen 3 limits. If you’re looking to upgrade from a stock SSD, this is a solid choice!
Ashton –
amazing storage that is definitely worth every ounce of its price! With astronomically high storage of 2 terabytes you can fit in all of your favourite games and other applications needed without worrying about running of of storage. Very easy to setup and put into the motherboard and has very quick speeds for it to read and write data and so this makes it quick to launch games or any other apps that you may need to use in a short notice. Due to its high speeds, games run technically fast than other types of storage devices leading to much higher fps. It is also high quality so I expect it to last me for many years to come. Finally, it doesn’t get hot at all meaning that it will not fail me when running my pc.