Western Digital

WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB

A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 1000 GB up front.

35/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
1000 GB7250 MB/sNVMe6900 MB/s600 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it

  • Above-average sequential write
  • Above-average warranty
  • Below-average capacity
Score profile

Where the WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB wins and loses

Scored against the ssds class
CapacitySequentialEndurance312942
Capacity and interface
31
Sequential performance
29
Endurance and reliability
42
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Capacity and interface

Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4

Sequential performance

Sequential read7250 MB/s
Sequential write6900 MB/s

Controller and NAND

NAND typeTLC

Endurance and reliability

Endurance600 TBW
Warranty5 years

More specs

Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head

WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
CapacitySequentialEndurance
WD_BLACK SN7100 1TBWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
 Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN7100 1TBThis pageWestern DigitalWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
Overall score35 /10038 /100Better
Capacity1000 GB1000 GB
Seq read7250 MB/s7300 MB/sBetter
Seq write6900 MB/sBetter6300 MB/s
InterfaceNVMeNVMe
Form factorM.2 2280M.2 2280
TBW600 TBW600 TBW
Who it's for

Is the WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.

What stands out on the WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB?

Its sequential write stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.

How does it compare to the Lexar NM790 2TB?

The Lexar NM790 2TB scores 36/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.