WD_BLACK SN8100 (2 TB, Gen5)
A no-compromise-tier 2TB Gen5 NVMe, the SN8100 hits up to 14,900 MB/s reads and is cited by reviewers like StorageReview and SSD Review as the fastest Gen5 drive of 2025. It's for builders who genuinely want the top of the Gen5 performance ladder. The caveat is cost: amid the 2026 shortage it sits well above its launch MSRP, so budget builds are far better served by a fast Gen4 drive.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| storage type | NVMe Gen5 | high confidence |
| capacity (GB) | 2000 | high confidence |
| read mbps | 14900 | high confidence |
3/3 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- Review-consensus fastest Gen5 drive of 2025 (StorageReview/SSD Review) — and cheaper than the 9100 PRO right now
Who should skip this
- Budget builds (well above launch MSRP in the 2026 shortage)
Ecosystem fit
Compatibility
Built around PCIe 5.0. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →
Upgrade path
A top-tier storage — there's little to upgrade to within the category.
Sources (5 · 5 high-confidence)
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- primarySandisk — WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB product pagemanufacturer · high
- productNewegg first-party — $439.99 (2026-06-12)retailer · high
- capacity_gb2TB per listingretailer · high
- read_mbpsUp to 14,900MB/s per listingretailer · high
- storage_typePCIe 5.0x4 M.2 2280 per listingretailer · high