Western Digital
WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
37/100
2000 GB7250 MB/sNVMe6900 MB/s1200 TBWM.2 2280
£240best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sequential write
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average endurance
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 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
Endurance1200 TBW
Warranty5 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD_BLACK SN7100 2TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
WD_BLACK SN7100 2TBSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN7100 2TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GBBetter | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 7250 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6900 MB/s | 6900 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1200 TBWBetter | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 37/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB?
Its sequential write stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Crucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD?
The Crucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD scores 38/100 versus this one at 37/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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