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2TB WD_BLACK SN7100X PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for ROG Xbox Ally (X) & PC
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SanDisk has 2TB WD_BLACK SN7100X PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive on sale for $159.99. Shipping is free.
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- Note: Includes 1 Month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Specs:
- Sequential Read Performance: 7250MB/s
- Sequential Write Performance: 6900MB/s
- Compatibility: Windows 10/11; ROG Xbox Ally; ROG Xbox Ally X
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SanDisk has 2TB WD_BLACK SN7100X PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive on sale for $159.99. Shipping is free.
Specs:
- Note: Includes 1 Month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Specs:
- Sequential Read Performance: 7250MB/s
- Sequential Write Performance: 6900MB/s
- Compatibility: Windows 10/11; ROG Xbox Ally; ROG Xbox Ally X
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- 5-Year Limited Warranty
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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SN850X: ~7,300 MB/s read / ~6,300–6,600 MB/s write across capacities
SN7100X: ~7,250 MB/s read / ~6,900 MB/s write (1–2 TB models)
Choose SN850X if:
- You value DRAM cache and sustained performance under heavier loads.
- You want a proven high-end Gen4 drive with long track record.
-You're building a desktop gaming/creator rig.
Great all-around strong performer and longtime enthusiast favorite.
Choose SN7100X if:
- You want newer NAND and efficiency (battery-friendly in laptops portable consoles).
- You prefer lower heat and power draws.
- You're buying for gaming/system SSD where the tiny DRAM benefit isn't critical.
- You want slightly better write performance per dollar.
Best bang-for-your-buck modern Gen4 SSD.
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The SN7100X is a fast 2TB Gen 4 NVMe drive that fits handhelds and laptops especially well, with strong sequential speeds, low power draw, and lower heat than many alternatives. It is described as an OEM style WD model that should handle gaming and general use smoothly, and its efficiency makes it a better match for confined devices. The main tradeoffs are that it is DRAM less, so sustained writes and endurance are not as strong as the SN850X, and PC gaming often does not need this much speed. Pricing also feels elevated, with some preferring to wait for a lower sale price.
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Yes. It has especially low power usage and lower heat, which makes it a better fit for handhelds and other confined devices. The drive is also a Gen4 model, so it stays within the platform's limits while helping reduce throttling risk.
No, it is DRAM-less. That can mean more wear on the NAND and potentially slower sustained speeds, while the SN850X is the better pick if DRAM cache and heavier sustained workloads matter more.
The SN7100X is the newer, more efficient drive with slightly better write performance per dollar and lower heat, while the SN850X offers DRAM cache and stronger sustained performance. For gaming and handheld use, the SN7100X is plenty fast; for a desktop creator or heavier-load rig, the SN850X is the stronger all-around choice.
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https://slickdeals.net/f/18870490
SN850X: ~7,300 MB/s read / ~6,300–6,600 MB/s write across capacities
SN7100X: ~7,250 MB/s read / ~6,900 MB/s write (1–2 TB models)
Choose SN850X if:
- You value DRAM cache and sustained performance under heavier loads.
- You want a proven high-end Gen4 drive with long track record.
-You're building a desktop gaming/creator rig.
Great all-around strong performer and longtime enthusiast favorite.
Choose SN7100X if:
- You want newer NAND and efficiency (battery-friendly in laptops portable consoles).
- You prefer lower heat and power draws.
- You're buying for gaming/system SSD where the tiny DRAM benefit isn't critical.
- You want slightly better write performance per dollar.
Best bang-for-your-buck modern Gen4 SSD.
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https://slickdeals.net/f/18870490
SN850X: ~7,300 MB/s read / ~6,300–6,600 MB/s write across capacities
SN7100X: ~7,250 MB/s read / ~6,900 MB/s write (1–2 TB models)
Choose SN850X if:
- You value DRAM cache and sustained performance under heavier loads.
- You want a proven high-end Gen4 drive with long track record.
-You're building a desktop gaming/creator rig.
Great all-around strong performer and longtime enthusiast favorite.
Choose SN7100X if:
- You want newer NAND and efficiency (battery-friendly in laptops portable consoles).
- You prefer lower heat and power draws.
- You're buying for gaming/system SSD where the tiny DRAM benefit isn't critical.
- You want slightly better write performance per dollar.
Best bang-for-your-buck modern Gen4 SSD.
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never gonna happen eh?
what are y'all doing with 2TB ssd
May be a different story for PS5 though. While it SHOULD be fine since that's the minimum speed required, I've seen quite a few forums where users report compatibility issues when installing it in a PS5. Seems the normal "real-world" speeds are closer to 5000MB/s falling short of the minimal requirement and resulting in the PS5 rejecting it as insufficient.
No perceptible speed difference from the stock SSD in PS5.
No perceptible speed difference from the stock SSD in PS5.
I bought a 2TB XPG S70 Blade for my PS5 back in 2021 for $99. Was expensive because it was just released, but I would've bought 2 if I had known prices were going to increase as much as they have. That same drive is now $179-199.
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I ran a 2TB SATA drive in my last PC with a Ryzen3700x and 3070. In my new build, which has a Gen4 NVMe, the difference in load times for most games was less than 2 seconds.
Cyberpunk, for instance, took 7 seconds to load from main menu using the SATA. On the NVMe, it took 5 seconds. No other perceivable difference once loaded.
The only time I noticed a difference was when transferring data back and forth which want get often. For every day use in the PC world, there's really nothing in Windows or current games that require (let alone utilize) the speed of an NVMe.
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