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WD Black SN7100
 is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD offering excellent performance and high power efficiency, making it ideal for gamers, laptop users, and content creators. A newer model released in 2024, it is a high-speed, DRAM-less drive that is more affordable and runs cooler than previous generations
 

Feature	1TB Model	2TB Model
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 7,250 MB/s	Up to 7,250 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 6,900 MB/s	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Warranty	3 years	3 years
Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW	1,200 TBW
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x4	PCIe Gen4 x4
Cache Type	Host Memory Buffer (HMB)	Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Controller	WD Polaris 3	WD Polaris 3

Compatibility and features

• Backwards compatibility: The 
  SN7100
   is backwards compatible with older PCIe generations, but a PCIe Gen4 motherboard is required to achieve the advertised speeds.
• Gaming: It's compatible with PCs and is a viable storage expansion option for the PlayStation 5, though an inexpensive aftermarket heatsink is required for PS5 use.
• WD_BLACK Dashboard: For Windows users, the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software allows you to monitor drive health, performance, firmware updates, and activate "Game Mode" for optimization.
• Single-sided design: The 
  SN7100
   has a single-sided design, making it a good fit for laptops and other devices with limited space and heat dissipation.