WD_BLACK SN7100 (1 TB)
A beginner-tier 1TB Gen4 NVMe with up to 7,250 MB/s reads, the SN7100 is positioned as a power-efficiency leader that fits laptops, handhelds, and desktops alike. That low power draw is its calling card for battery-powered devices. It's DRAM-less, though, so for heavy sustained writes a DRAM-equipped drive in the SN850X class is the better choice; the SN7100 shines at efficient everyday performance.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall60±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| storage type | NVMe Gen4Sourced | Sourced |
| capacity (GB) | 1000Sourced | Sourced |
| read (MB/s) | 7250Sourced | Sourced |
3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- Power-efficiency king Gen4 — laptops/handhelds/desktops alike
Who should skip this
- Heavy sustained writes (DRAM-less; SN850X class instead)
Where to buy
List price $85
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Samsung 870 EVO (1 TB, SATA) is the natural next step up in storage. See it →