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Sandisk Unveils WD_BLACK SN8100 SSD with Record 14,900 MB/s Speeds

Samsung's 9100 Pro sees record-low UK pricing as Gen 5.0 SSD competition intensifies with Sandisk's high-capacity, power-efficient launch.

A WD Black SN8100 solid-state drive on a desk and ready to be installed.
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Overview

  • Sandisk's new WD_BLACK SN8100 SSD delivers up to 14,900 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write speeds, claiming the title of the fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD.
  • The SN8100 offers capacities up to 8TB, with heatsink-equipped models and 8TB variants expected later this year.
  • Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro, featuring 236-layer TLC NAND and proprietary Presto controller, is now available in the UK for a record-low £219.
  • Gen 5.0 SSDs offer double the transfer speeds of Gen 4.0 drives and significant power efficiency improvements, with Sandisk claiming 100% better efficiency for the SN8100.
  • While these drives excel in professional workloads like video editing and AI, real-world gaming performance gains remain modest.