Sandisk launches powerful WD_BLACK SN8100 Gen 5 SSD with blazing 14,900 MB/s speed and up to 8TB storage
Sandisk has just launched the WD_BLACK SN8100, a PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD that brings huge speed improvements and better power efficiency to gamers, content creators, and AI professionals. With read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds up to 14,000 MB/s, this SSD is nearly twice as fast as the company’s previous PCIe Gen 4.0 drives. Built using advanced BiCS8 TLC 3D NAND technology, it not only offers blazing performance but also up to 8 TB of storage and over 100% better power efficiency. This means smoother gaming, faster loading, and more responsive performance during intensive workflows like 4K/8K video editing or AI model processing.
The SN8100 is designed for high-end users who demand the best, offering over 2,300,000 IOPS random performance on the 2 TB and 4 TB models, along with up to 2,400 TBW endurance. It operates at under 7 watts to help reduce heat and power consumption, making it a great choice for compact or thermally sensitive systems. For those who want even better thermal control, a heatsink version is also available. It comes with a stylish low-profile aluminium cooler and customisable RGB lighting for users building visually impressive setups.
Sandisk WD_BLACK SN8100 pricing
Pricing starts at $179.99 for the 1 TB version and goes up to $549.99 for the 4 TB model. The heatsink variants cost $20 more across all capacities. An 8 TB version, both with and without a heatsink, will be released later this year. This launch marks a big step forward in SSD performance and efficiency, giving users a powerful option for their next high-performance PC build.
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