WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB NVMe SSD — 7,300MB/s, #12 SSD, 400+ Bought Monthly, 3,776 Ratings, $609.99
400+ bought last month and #12 in SSDs: the WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB hits 7,300MB/s with class-leading efficiency for laptops.
Our Verdict
WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB M.2 2280 (B0DZK9C789): PCIe Gen4 x4, read up to 7,300MB/s, write 6,900MB/s, 2,400 TBW, DRAM-less with SLC cache, 5-yr warranty, heatsink optional. 3,776 ratings, 400+ bought/mo, #12 in SSDs, $609.99.
What We Like
- 7,300MB/s at Gen4 prices
- 400+ bought/mo — gamer favorite
- #12 in SSD rankings
- 2,400 TBW / 5-yr warranty
- Runs cool in thin laptops
Worth Knowing
- $609.99 — pricier than 990 EVO Plus
- DRAM-less (SN770 has DRAM)
- No Gen5
- Heatsink version costs more
Who Is This For?
PS5 owners and gaming-laptop users who want top-tier Gen4 speed with proven WD_BLACK endurance.
The Full Picture
The SN7100 is WD_BLACK answer to the 990 EVO Plus: 7,300MB/s reads, 6,900MB/s writes and 2,400 TBW endurance in a cool-running Gen4 stick that PS5 and laptop owners buy 400+ of every month. 3,776 ratings, #12 in SSDs, $609.99. If you want maximum sustained performance per dollar in 2280 format, this is it.
Bottom Line
The 400+/month Gen4 gaming SSD — WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB at $609.99.