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Sandisk WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD review

Prices for SSDs are volatile and can vary, affecting whether the SN5100 is a good buy at any given time.
The SN5100 delivers high random 4K performance, making it stand out for gaming and creator workloads.
Sequential read/write reach PCIe 4.0 limits, with the review reporting around 7.3 GB/s read and 6.7 GB/s write.
The SN5100 is positioned as a budget-friendly option for mass storage, especially suitable for large 4K video files and RAW photography archives.
Pricing changes since launch (noting a price increase) can shift the drive's value proposition.
The SN5100 uses a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor with the Sandisk Polaris 3 controller.
Compared to competitors, the SN5100 trades some sustained throughput for excellent 4K random performance.
The reviewer notes the SN5100 can approach PCIe 5.0 drives in speed during certain benchmarks, despite being PCIe 4.0.
Thermal performance remained reasonable, with temperatures around 61 degrees Celsius in tests.
The review compares SN5100 to the SN5000 and SN7100, noting improvements and trade-offs between models.
The article provides a mixed verdict, labeling the SN5100 as good value when priced right, but not universally the best option.

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