WD_BLACK SN7100
Best high performance storage for dedicated gamers and creative professionals.
A high-speed storage upgrade designed specifically for mobile gaming and content creation. It balances aggressive read/write performance with improved power efficiency, making it an ideal choice for handhelds and laptops that need to stay cool and fast.
$138.15
at
Newegg
Who it's for
- Gamers seeking faster load times and snappier system responsiveness
- Laptop users looking to maximize battery life without sacrificing speed
- Owners of slim laptops or compact handheld gaming devices
Who should skip it
- Creative professionals performing heavy, sustained data-intensive workloads
- Power users in cramped cases without adequate airflow or heatsinks
- Budget-conscious builders looking for the absolute lowest price per gigabyte
Performance breakdown
Gaming Load Times
PCIe Gen4 speeds make long loading screens a thing of the past.
Power Efficiency
Optimized architecture keeps your handheld device running cooler for longer sessions.
Write Endurance
Reliable enough for daily streaming and heavy content creation workloads.
Software Utility
The WD_BLACK Dashboard makes drive health monitoring and optimization incredibly intuitive.
Form Factor Versatility
The M.2 2280 design fits perfectly into almost any modern laptop.
Sequential Throughput
Rapid data transfer rates handle massive game files with impressive ease.
Key Specs
Capacity
500 GB
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Interface
PCIe Gen4 x4
Sequential Read Speed
6800 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
5800 MB/s
NAND Type
TLC 3D NAND
Endurance
300 TBW
Compatibility
Laptops, Handheld Gaming Devices
Software
WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only)
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