Western Digital
WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 1000 GB.
40/100
1000 GB14900 MB/sNVMe11000 MB/s2400 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sequential read
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
Sequential performance
Sequential read14900 MB/s
Sequential write11000 MB/s
Endurance and reliability
Endurance2400 TBW
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD_BLACK SN8100 1TB vs SHARKSPEED SHARKSPEED M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB
WD_BLACK SN8100 1TBSHARKSPEED M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB
| Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN8100 1TBThis page | SHARKSPEEDSHARKSPEED M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40 /100 | 40 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 14900 MB/sBetter | 5500 MB/s |
| Seq write | 11000 MB/sBetter | 5000 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe | NVME |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 2400 TBW | — |
Who it's for
Is the WD_BLACK SN8100 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 SN8100 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 40/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB?
Its sequential read stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Acer Predator GM6 2TB?
The Acer Predator GM6 2TB scores 41/100 versus this one at 40/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
