Technical Snapshot

The WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with TLC flash and a PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 14,900 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 14,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 2,300,000 read IOPS and 2,400,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 8TB of storage, an endurance rating of 4,800 TBW, a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Black SN8100 product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case
Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility
M.2 2280 slot, PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — WD Black SN8100
WD Black SN8100

Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD

PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 · M.2 2280 · TLC · Up to 14,900 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 8TB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 14,900 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 14,000 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 4,800 TBW
MPNWDS800T1X0M
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Sequential ReadUp to 14,900 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 14,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS2,300,000
Random Write IOPS2,400,000
NAND TypeTLC
Endurance (TBW)4,800 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications
Storage
Product LineBlack SN8100
Capacity8TB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
NAND TypeTLC
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 14,900 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 14,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS2,300,000
Random Write IOPS2,400,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)4,800 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Product
BrandWD
MPNWDS800T1X0M
Physical
Weight8.0 g

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD uses a M.2 2280 form factor with PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe?

The WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD is rated for 4,800 TBW with a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe?

The WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 14,900 MB/s sequential read and Up to 14,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 2,300,000 read IOPS and 2,400,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe use?

The WD Black SN8100 8TB NVMe SSD uses TLC flash memory with 8TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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