Western Digital Black SN8100 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD

This is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor, offering sequential read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds to 14,000 MB/s. The drive uses TLC 3D NAND technology and includes an integrated heatsink with customisable RGB lighting. It operates at an average power draw of 7W or less, delivering significantly improved power efficiency compared to PCIe 4.0 drives. The aluminium heatsink uses double thermal interface material pads for passive cooling without requiring additional fans or power connections.

The 1TB model comes with a 1,200 TBW endurance rating. The drive is suitable for gaming, content creation, and AI workloads where high sequential performance is required. Western Digital provides management and monitoring software alongside a standard manufacturer warranty for consumer and professional users.