WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280, Up to 14,900MB/s Read Speed, up to 11,000MB/s Write Speed, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and Video Editing - WDS800T1X0M

WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD (WDS800T1X0M)

Name: WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280, Up to 14,900MB/s Read Speed, up to 11,000MB/s Write Speed, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0FTMB3X3J

Status: WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0x4 (8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:24 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD on file; an Amazon search for "8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD: Up to 14,900MB/s sequential reads over PCIe Gen 5.0x4; main trade-off: 11,000MB/s write ceiling trails the 14,000MB/s of 2TB-4TB models.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Up to 14,900MB/s sequential reads over PCIe Gen 5.0x4
✓ 8TB capacity holds a full game library plus AI model files
✓ Rated up to 4,800 TBW endurance on the 8TB model
✓ Averages 7.5W or under, over 2x the efficiency of WD's Gen4 drive

Cons

✗ 11,000MB/s write ceiling trails the 14,000MB/s of 2TB-4TB models
✗ 2,300,000 IOPS figure is quoted for 2TB-4TB, not the 8TB model
✗ SANDISK Dashboard software is Windows only
✗ No heatsink or cooling hardware listed in the product details

Manufacturer description

The WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB is Western Digital's flagship PCIe Gen 5.0x4 NVMe SSD, built on the M.2 2280 form factor for desktop gaming rigs and workstation builds. Sequential reads reach up to 14,900MB/s and sequential writes up to 11,000MB/s on this 8TB capacity, with the 2TB-4TB models rated for up to 14,000MB/s writes and over 2,300,000 IOPS of random performance. If you are loading open-world games with Gen 5-aware streaming, scrubbing multi-stream 8K timelines, or paging large model weights for AI-powered applications, that headroom is the point of the drive. Endurance is rated up to 4,800…

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Key Features

EXPERIENCE PCIe Gen 5: Drastically enhance your gaming and content creation experience with this PCIe Gen 5.0x4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
BREAKNECK SPEEDS: Your drive reaches sequential read speeds up to an astonishing 14,900MB/s, sequential write speeds up to 14,000MB/s (2TB-4TB model), and over 2,300,000 IOPS (2TB-4TB Models) of random performance.
AN INDUSTRY-LEADER IN POWER EFFICIENCY: Enjoy over 100% more power efficiency (1TB – 4TB models) than our PCIe Gen4 drive at an average operating power of 7.5W or under. Experience astonishing speeds without any added stress to your system.
SPEED MEETS RELIABILITY: Reach heightened speed and reliability with up to 4,800 TBW (8TB model) endurance and our latest TLC 3D CBA NAND technology.
ROOM FOR REVOLUTION: Hold your biggest projects and still have room for OS updates, models for AI-powered applications, and your game library thanks to immense capacities up to 8TB. SANDISK SOFTWARE: Help maximize your drive’s performance, monitor its health and keep it up to date with SANDISK Dashboard (Windows only). Plus, effortlessly migrate your data with Acronis True Image for Sandisk.
POWERED BY SANDISK: The WD_BLACK, WD Blue, and WD Green flash products are manufactured by Sandisk Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates and distributed under license from Western Digital Corporation.

Full Specifications

Brand	Sandisk
Color	Black
Model Name	WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD
Read Speed	14900 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Media Speed	13200
Model Number	WDS800T1X0M
Built-In Media	WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD, Warranty Guide
Hard-Drive Size	8 TB
Mfr Part Number	WDS800T1X0M
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	ADVANCED RELIABILITY., BREAKNECK SPEEDS, EXPERIENCE PCIe Gen 5
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Solid State Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	14900 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure Material	Information Not Available
Additional Features	ADVANCED RELIABILITY., BREAKNECK SPEEDS, EXPERIENCE PCIe Gen 5
Hard Disk Interface	PCIE x 4
Full listing title	WD_Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280, Up to 14,900MB/s Read Speed, up to 11,000MB/s Write Speed, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and Video Editing - WDS800T1X0M

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