Western Digital
WD Blue SN5100 2TB
A solid mid-range ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
55/100
2000 GB71000 MB/sNVMeM.2 2280PCIe 4.0TLC
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sequential read
- Above-average warranty
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD Blue SN5100 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 read71000 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Warranty5 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD Blue SN5100 2TB vs Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB NVMe SSD
WD Blue SN5100 2TBWD Black SN8100 2TB NVMe SSD
| Western DigitalWD Blue SN5100 2TBThis page | Western DigitalWD Black SN8100 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 71000 MB/sBetter | 14900 MB/s |
| Seq write | — | 14000 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the WD Blue SN5100 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 Blue SN5100 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other ssds, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD Blue SN5100 2TB?
Its sequential read stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD?
The SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD scores 62/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD
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