SeekerWD Black SN770 NVMe SSD
The WD Black SN770 is a nice-priced PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD that aced many of our benchmarks, especially for program loading and file copy. Our only quibbles? Hardware-based encryption and a snap-on heat spreader would complete this package.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Get into the game fast as you zoom past load times with blazing speeds of up to 5,150MB/s(1) (1TB and 2TB models)..date transfer rate:5150.0 megabytes_per_second.Sequential Write Performance : 4900MB/s
- Equipped with a PCIe Gen4 interface(4), the WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD helps fuel in-game responsiveness, minimize stutter, and provide smooth streaming for a performance boost you can see and feel.
- Get tons of space for your latest games, future updates, and downloadable content with capacities up to 2TB(2).
- Supports future games developed for Microsoft’s DirectStorage technology for faster load times.
- Optimize peak performance in gaming mode and monitor your drive’s health with the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) so you can game with confidence using this reliable drive from a trusted brand.
- (1)Based on read speed. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
- (2)1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
- (4)PCIe Gen4 storage technology requires a compatible motherboard. WD_BLACK SN770 is backwards-compatible with PCIe Gen3.
PROS
+ Moderately priced for a PCIe 4.0 drive
+ Matched its rated sequential read and write speeds in our testing
+ Strong performance in overall storage and some trace tests
CONS
- No 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption
- No heat dissipation hardware included
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on February 28, 2022
The WD Black SN770 is a nice-priced PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD that aced many of our benchmarks, especially for program loading and file copy. Our only quibbles? Hardware-based encryption and a snap-on heat spreader would complete this package.
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By PCWorld on February 02, 2022
The WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD is a solid, affordable mid-tier PCIe 4 drive that offers further evidence that DRAM-less design has come of age.
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