# WD Black SN8100

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/wd-black-sn8100
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/internal-ssds
- Placement: #2 of 16 in Internal SSDs, A tier
- Brand: WD
- LP on this board: 743
- Last researched: 2026-08-20T14:36:58.856Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

fastest ever tested, robust firmware and low failure rate.

## For

- Highest write speeds (14,931 MB/s)
- 5-year warranty
- Stable firmware
- Low failure rates in Backblaze data
- Highest sequential read/write speeds tested by PC Labs

## Against

- Software tooling slightly behind Samsung on longevity
- Thin Gen5 long-term field data

## Evidence

Consolidated from 41 cited sources across 35 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ThePCEnthusiast | Peter Paul | B | https://thepcenthusiast.com/wd-black-sn8100-4tb-gen5-ssd-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/western-digital-black-sn8100-gets-an-8tb-capacity-boost-fastest-consumer-ssd-now-comes-with-even-more-space-to-match-its-speed | fetched and confirmed |
| UserBenchmark | ssd.userbenchmark.com | C | https://ssd.userbenchmark.com/WD-Black-SN8100-M2-1TB/Rating/4190 | fetched and confirmed |
| Vividrepairs | vividrepairs.co.uk | C | https://www.vividrepairs.co.uk/wd-black-sn8100-4tb-pcie-gen5-nvme-ssd-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Digit | digit.in | B | https://www.digit.in/reviews/pc-components/wd_black-sn8100-nvme-ssd-review.html | fetched and confirmed |
| SouthBit Data Recovery | Nick Parsons | C | https://www.southbit.co.za/fastest-nvme-ssd-2025-2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trusted Reviews | Reece Bithrey | C | https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-ssd-3440199 | fetched and confirmed |
| Techtesters | Techtesters | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l172v_F7QN0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Scan Computers | Scan Computers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sBoYmLkYCU | fetched and confirmed |
| TechFeed | TechFeed | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQmQjk4A_eI | fetched and confirmed |
| Hari Kumar | Hari Kumar | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9yPT9AI5zA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2ZpQzsWD34 | fetched and confirmed |
| ElectronicGadgets | ElectronicGadgets | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBOcHaEbphA | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOWI-y_DebA | fetched and confirmed |
| GBruker | GBruker | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9cumHaUUIk | fetched and confirmed |
| CoreTech | CoreTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ_YKXNAhgI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ2zJKYQmbE | fetched and confirmed |
| Askdeb Reviews | Askdeb Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybTDuz9AhOI | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=van8nmk6O4I | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Mint | Tech Mint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WepM8MdeP4I | fetched and confirmed |
| NeoTech | NeoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uowmYQTaIIQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Buying Guide | Buying Guide | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbJ7zuWsy2A | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/best-ssd-for-gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVbAxLrAncX/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DSsNFY4DfCh/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Times Of India | Sourabh Kulesh | B | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/reviews/sandisk-wd_black-sn8100-ssd-review-leading-the-pack/articleshow/124051296.cms | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/best-nvme-ssd/ | fetched and confirmed |
| EveZone | ChipChaser | C | https://evezone.evetech.co.za/gear-review/western-digital-sn8100-review-gen-5-ssd | fetched and confirmed |
| Style Review Online Style Magazine Reviews Blog Fashion Trends | Super User | B | https://style-review.com/reviews/product/best-nvme-ssd-1tb | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/sandisk-wd-blue-sn5100-2tb-ssd-review/2 | fetched and confirmed |
| Refurbo.in | Gracy Seth | C | https://refurbo.in/blogs/pcie-gen-5-ssds-best-models-prices-speed | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming PC Builder | Jesper Berg | B | https://www.gamingpcbuilder.com/best-m-2-nvme-ssd/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | C | https://www.techradar.com/news/best-solid-state-drives-ssds | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag UK | uk.pcmag.com | B | https://uk.pcmag.com/ssd/94888/the-best-pci-express-nvme-solid-state-drives-ssds-for-2020 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-ssds,3891.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Info Fusion 2.0 | Info Fusion 2.0 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiAO6idYopU | fetched and confirmed |
| SANDISK Optimus | SANDISK Optimus | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhwexeDMz0 | fetched and confirmed |
| APH Networks | APH Networks | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKQcboLhTnI | fetched and confirmed |
| Rock Paper Shotgun | Rock Paper Shotgun | - | https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-ssd-for-gaming | fetched and confirmed |
| Byte Smith Hardware | Byte Smith Hardware | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91ziNEcRqFA | fetched and confirmed |
| Top 5 Tech Giant | Top 5 Tech Giant | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12ZIodD8Tug | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Samsung 990 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-990-pro |
| 3 | Crucial T500 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/crucial-t500 |
| 4 | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-990-evo-plus |
| 5 | WD Black SN850X | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/wd-black-sn850x |
| 6 | Lexar NM790 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/lexar-nm790 |
| 7 | Lexar NM1090 Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/lexar-nm1090-pro |
| 13 | Orico O7000 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/orico-o7000 |
| 14 | Samsung 990 EVO | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-990-evo |
| 15 | Kingston NV3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/kingston-nv3 |
| 16 | Crucial P3 Plus | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/crucial-p3-plus |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/internal-ssds.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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## Image

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