SanDisk has introduced the WD Blue® SN5100 NVMe™ SSD, a high-performance storage solution aimed at creators and professionals handling demanding AI-powered workflows and large-scale content projects. The new drive, leveraging PCIe® Gen 4.0 technology, delivers speeds up to 30% faster than its predecessor, allowing for smoother editing, rendering, and transfer of high-resolution videos, images, and other sizeable files.
Built with SanDisk’s BiCS8 QLC NAND technology, the WD Blue SN5100 is designed to handle intensive workloads effortlessly, including 4K and 8K video projects. Whether upgrading existing systems or assembling new workstations, users can enjoy faster project completion, increased storage, and efficient multitasking all backed by a five-year limited warranty.
Key features include read speeds of up to 7,100 MB/s on 1TB–2TB models, enhanced application responsiveness, and rapid file copying through SANDISK nCache™ 4.0 technology. The drive comes in multiple capacities, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB (shipping in October)—giving professionals the flexibility to manage even the largest projects.
With a refreshed brand identity and updated packaging, the WD Blue® SN5100 NVMe™ SSD is now available for purchase via SanDisk’s online store at shop.sandisk.com.
