M.2, 6800MB/s, 5800 MB/s. 500GB
Description
Built for better gaming, no matter how you game.
Get ready to game even faster with the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe™ SSD, featuring up to 7,250MB/s read2 and 6,900MB/s write speeds2 (1-2TB models), providing up to a 35% performance boost over the previous generation3 SSD. Engineered with laptops and gaming handhelds in mind, obliterate load times and conquer your heftiest gaming sessions with improved power efficiency3 at maximum speed. Store more games and still have room for future updates and DLC, with capacities up to 2TB.1 Upgrade now and ensure you’re ready for the rigors of AI applications and next generation gaming.
High-octane gaming SSD that doesn’t back down
Experience an exhilarating boost you can see and feel with level-conquering speeds up to 7,250MB/s read2 and 6,900MB/s write2 (1-2TB models). The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe™ SSD boasts up to 35% faster performance than previous generation,3 helping you harness AI applications and take on the next wave of cutting-edge games.
Built with leading-edge tech
Equipped with a PCIe® Gen4 interface powered by Western Digital®’s next generation TLC 3D NAND, the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe™ SSD is designed to provide the speed and power efficiency serious on-the-go gamers need.
More space for favorites and new titles
Available in multiple capacities up to 2TB,1 the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe™ SSD gives you tons of storage for your latest games with space left over for future updates and downloadable content.
Clear that checkpoint before your battery clocks out
Built with laptops and handheld gaming devices in mind, this DRAM-less drive provides up to 100% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation.3
Do more with WD_BLACK Dashboard
The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only) monitors your drive’s health, performance, firmware updates, and enables Game Mode to optimize your gaming experience.
Endurance for intense workloads
Amplify your content with up to 1,200TBW4 endurance (2TB model) for gameplay streaming, speedrun captures, or even using the latest game engines for your own creations.
Specifications
| Hard drive |
|---|
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| Data transmission |
|---|
| Read speed |
6800 MB/s |
| Write speed |
5800 MB/s |
| Random write (4KB) |
1200 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) |
760 IOPS |
| Features |
|---|
| Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Component for |
PC/Game console |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| Read speed |
6800 MB/s |
| Write speed |
5800 MB/s |
| Random write (4KB) |
1200 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) |
760 IOPS |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size |
2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Performance |
|---|
| Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Component for |
PC/Game console |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| Read speed |
6800 MB/s |
| Write speed |
5800 MB/s |
| Random write (4KB) |
1200 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) |
760 IOPS |
| Design |
|---|
| Component for |
PC/Game console |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
0.866" (22 mm) |
| Weight |
0.205 oz (5.8 g) |
| Height |
0.0394" (1 mm) |
| Depth |
3.15" (80 mm) |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 85 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 85 °C |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 85 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 85 °C |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
