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Western Digital Black NVMe
1TBNVMe SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 3
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeNVMe SSD
Capacity1 TB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X4
PCIePCIe 3.0 x4
NVMeYes
About This Product
The Western Digital Black NVMe 1TB is an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface. It offers sequential read/write speeds typical of high-end PCIe 3.0 drives, making it suitable for general computing, gaming, and professional applications requiring fast storage. While not as fast as newer PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 drives, it provides excellent performance for systems limited to PCIe 3.0, often at a more competitive price point than current generation alternatives.
Pros
- Fast PCIe 3.0 NVMe performance
- Reliable Western Digital brand
- M.2 2280 form factor
- Suitable for gaming and productivity
Cons
- Slower than PCIe 4.0/5.0 SSDs
- May run warm under sustained load
