WD_Black SN7100 NVMe SSD (500Gb/1Tb/2Tb/4Tb)

The WD Black SN7100 NVMe SSD is built for high-performance gaming rigs, creator workstations, and next-gen laptops that demand rapid load times and smooth multitasking. Whether you’re upgrading your PC, installing games on a handheld device, editing 4K content, or building a performance-first system, this drive gives you the speed and capacity to keep pace with modern workflows.

The WD Black SN7100 offers blazing PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe performance with up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write speeds (for 1 TB/2 TB models). It’s built with next-gen TLC 3D NAND memory and is optimized for laptops and handheld devices with improved power efficiency. The single-sided M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility in compact systems, and the WD Dashboard software enables performance monitoring, firmware updates and Game Mode tuning—making it a compelling upgrade for gaming and creators alike.

Capacities: 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe
Sequential Read (up to): 7,250 MB/s
Sequential Write (up to): 6,900 MB/s
Random Read (4 KB, up to): ~1,000,000 IOPS
Random Write (4 KB, up to): ~1,400,000 IOPS
NAND Type: TLC 3D NAND
Spindle / Mechanism: Solid-state (no moving parts)
Dimensions: Approx. 80 mm (L) × 22 mm (W) × 1xx mm (H) (varies by capacity)
Weight: Approx. 8 g (varies by capacity)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Non-Operating Temperature: –40 °C to 85 °C

Interface Requirement: Requires an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen4 ×4 (also backward compatible with Gen3)
Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS and most Linux distributions (may require formatting)
Installation: Straightforward slide-in M.2 install; ensure thermal solution or airflow for best performance
Software Support: WD Dashboard (Windows only) for health monitoring & tuning; no mandatory software required for basic use
System Requirements: Modern motherboard or laptop with NVMe support; adequate system cooling recommended
Backward Compatibility: Works with PCIe Gen3 but at reduced Gen3 speeds