WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD — PCIe Gen4, Up to 7,300 MB/s, Gaming-Optimized
1K+ bought last month: the SN7100 2TB is WD’s gaming NVMe — 7,300 MB/s reads with class-leading efficiency and 6,700+ ratings behind the line.
Our Verdict
WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB (B0DN6ZQ3PD): M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4, up to 7,300 MB/s read / 6,600 write, 2TB, BiCS6 TLC, ~1M IOPS, 5-year warranty, optimized for PS5 + PC gaming. 6,700+ ratings line-wide, 1K+ bought/mo, $339.
What We Like
- 7,300 MB/s — fastest Gen4 class
- Runs cool/efficient for laptops
- PS5 certified expansion
- 5-year warranty
- Good random-read (latency)
Worth Knowing
- $339 — pricier than 990 EVO Plus
- Heatsink version costs more
- 2TB only sweet spot here
- QLC variants exist — get TLC
Who Is This For?
Gamers and laptop users who want maximum Gen4 speed with low heat — especially PS5 owners.
The Full Picture
The SN7100 is WD_BLACK’s answer to Samsung: up to 7,300 MB/s reads with better power efficiency than most rivals, which matters in laptops and PS5 expansion bays. It is certified for PS5 internal/expansion use, handles big game installs fast, and the TLC NAND keeps endurance high with a 5-year warranty. 1,000+ sold last month with thousands of ratings.
Bottom Line
The gaming NVMe with 7,300 MB/s and PS5 certification — WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB.