WD_BLACK 4TB NVMe SSD - Gen5 PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280
NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen5 speeds for gaming and content creation. Notable for fast load times and large capacity; users report quick Windows 11 boot and reliable performance
Highlights
- up to 14,900 MB/s read
- up to 14,000 MB/s write
- over 2,300,000 IOPS (2TB/4TB models)
Pros
- PCIe Gen5 speed
- High capacity (4TB)
- Low operating power
- Good heat management
- Strong real-world performance reported by users
Cons
- High power usage under load (compare to Gen4)
- Premium price point suggested by context
Best For
Features
- PCIe Gen5 technology enhances gaming and content creation workloads
- Sequential read up to 14,900 MB/s and write up to 14,000 MB/s
- Over 2,300,000 IOPS on 2TB and 4TB models with TLC 3D CBA NAND
- Power efficiency > Gen4 with average operating power around 7W
- Endurance up to 2,400 TBW on the 4TB model and up to 4TB capacity
