Overview
- The Optimus lineup is structured into three tiers: Optimus for entry-level and creators, Optimus GX for gamers, and Optimus GX PRO for flagship performance aimed at professionals.
- SanDisk published direct renaming of legacy models, including WD_BLACK SN8100 to SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100, WD_BLACK SN7100 to SanDisk Optimus GX 7100, and WD Blue 5100 to SanDisk Optimus 5100.
- A new handheld-focused Optimus GX 7100M M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD debuts with up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s write speeds in 1TB and 2TB capacities.
- SanDisk lists endurance of 600TBW for 1TB and 1,200TBW for 2TB, a five-year limited warranty, and support for SanDisk Dashboard and Acronis True Image software for the 7100M.
- Optimus-branded products are slated to reach select retailers in early 2026, and SanDisk has not confirmed whether the WD_BLACK name will be permanently retired.