88/100
Samsung
Samsung T7 Shield 2 TB
The rugged portable SSD par excellence.
Western Digital · 2025
WD Black SN8100 2 TB (PCIe 5.0)
The WD PCIe 5.0 SSD, tuned for gaming.
92/100
Techly Score
92/100
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Compatibility
What this accessory works withWorks with
- PC with an M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 slot
- PS5 (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 with heatsink)
- Steam Deck (M.2 2230 variants only)
Not compatible
- Laptops without user-accessible M.2 slots
- Xbox Series (uses proprietary storage expansion)
Note — Check that your motherboard supports the SSD's PCIe generation for full speed.
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Our take
WD Black SN8100 2 TB: PCIe 5.0, up to 14,900 MB/s, DirectStorage.
Pros
- PCIe 5.0 speed
- DirectStorage
Cons
- Heats up under load
Tech specs
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
