WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #13
WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · PassMark #14
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, WD BLACK SN8100 2TB lands at 84 and WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick WD BLACK SN8100 2TB if…
- ✓PassMark Disk Score top-20 (89,069) — sustained-write class-leading
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB if…
- ✓PassMark Disk Score top-20 (89,024) — sustained-write class-leading
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB more score per dollar ($240 vs $279).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | WD BLACK SN8100 2TB | WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (single-sided) | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | — |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 14,000 MB/s | — |
| Random read | 2,300,000 IOPS | — |
| Random write | 2,400,000 IOPS | — |
| Controller | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) | — |
| NAND | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC | — |
| DRAM | yes (onboard DRAM) | — |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| PassMark Disk Score | 89,069 | 89,024 |
| PassMark rank | #13 of 100 consumer SSDs | #14 of 100 consumer SSDs |
WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
- +PassMark Disk Score top-20 (89,069) — sustained-write class-leading
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB
- +PassMark Disk Score top-20 (89,024) — sustained-write class-leading
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
FAQ: WD BLACK SN8100 2TB vs WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB
Which is better, WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is WD BLACK SN8100 2TB worth the price? +
At $279, WD BLACK SN8100 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB worth the price? +
At $240, WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB? +
WD BLACK SN8100 HS 2TB — more score per dollar ($240 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.