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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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