SeekerWD Black SN770 SSD
The 2TB WD SN770 isn’t quite as fast as it is at 1TB, but it is still better than PCIe 3.0 drives and older 4.0 alternatives. The extra capacity is nice for the mid-range 4.0 segment especially given its efficiency. However, it can’t keep up with high-end 4.0 drives.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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
+ Fast performance and cool operation
+ Competitive pricing
+ Aesthetics
+ 5-year warranty
CONS
- Slow write speed after write cache fills
- Lacks AES hardware encryption
- Not available in 4TB
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on July 24, 2022
The 2TB WD SN770 isn’t quite as fast as it is at 1TB, but it is still better than PCIe 3.0 drives and older 4.0 alternatives. The extra capacity is nice for the mid-range 4.0 segment especially given its efficiency. However, it can’t keep up with high-end 4.0 drives.
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