Western Digital WD Black SN770 NVMe 1TB, Upto 5150MB/s, 5Y Warranty, PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 (2280), Gaming Storage, Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)…

Rating: ★★★★★

I recently upgraded my MSI GF 63 with the Western Digital WD Black SN770 NVMe 1TB, and the results have been nothing short of outstanding. This NVMe SSD has proven to be a game-changer, providing an exceptional blend of speed, reliability, and efficiency.

Pros:

Blazing Fast Speeds: The standout feature of the WD Black SN770 is its remarkable speed, reaching up to 4000 MB/s in both read and write operations. This has translated into an astonishingly quick boot time of approximately 8 seconds for my MSI GF 63, making the overall system responsiveness a delight.

Smooth Gaming Experience: High-end gaming experiences with graphics-intensive titles like GTA V, FIFA, and CS feel like a breeze. The SSD ensures that games run seamlessly, akin to a hot knife cutting through butter. The absence of lag adds a whole new level of enjoyment to the gaming sessions.

No Heating Issues: Despite the impressive speeds and demanding tasks, the WD Black SN770 maintains a cool operating temperature. The lack of heating issues is crucial for sustained performance and the overall longevity of the drive.

Efficient for Creative Tasks: Beyond gaming, this SSD proves its worth in image and video editing. The lightning-fast processing speeds significantly reduce waiting times, enhancing productivity for creative professionals.

Consistent Performance: Throughout the first week of usage, I have encountered no issues or drawbacks. The WD Black SN770 has consistently delivered on its promises, surpassing expectations in every aspect.

Cons:

Limited Usage Time for Assessment: As of now, it’s challenging to pinpoint any significant drawbacks since my usage has been limited to just a week. However, the absence of issues during this initial period is a positive indicator.
Conclusion:

In my years of using various storage solutions, I rarely award a perfect 5-star rating. However, the Western Digital WD Black SN770 NVMe 1TB has earned every bit of it. Its outstanding speed, seamless gaming experience, and reliability make it a top-tier choice for those seeking uncompromising performance. While it’s still early days in my usage, the initial impressions are more than promising. If you’re looking for a high-performance NVMe SSD that delivers on its promises, the WD Black SN770 is undoubtedly a worthy investment.

*If you can get it under Rs. 6000. More on this in the Cons section.
Got the 1TB version right after the Great Indian Festival for Rs. 5309, and it’s worth every penny. My previous SSD was a Samsung 980 (non-pro) 500GB, and this SSD is a big upgrade even though it’s only running in Gen3x2 mode (my laptop cannot provide the full 4 PCIe lanes due to the integrated Vega GPU). Everything including the latency, the IOPS and even the Sequential and Random Speeds are better, and it runs much cooler, even though it’s DRAMless. Let’s get into the specifics.
Pros:
1. There is no DRAM, but this SSD can use a large portion of it’s storage as SLC Cache. This translates to a third of the drive turning into super fast storage, so over 300GB can be transferred to the drive without a noticeable drop in performance, provided the temperatures remain under control.
2. Runs cooler than most other drives, period. There is no need for additional heat sinks, the drive will never go above 50 degrees Celsius when used as a boot drive, and never above 80 degrees Celsius when under constant load. This is over 20 degrees cooler than the SN580 and ~15 degrees cooler than the Samsung 980. The NVMe slot on my laptop is right under the palm rest, so this translates very comfortable surface for my palms to rest on; the 980 always felt warm and uncomfortable whenever it was stressed even a little.
3. Because of the low latency, Windows and macOS (I run a hackintosh laptop) feel super snappy. When intalling games from Steam, at the file allocation stage, the laptop remains totally responsive, and the allocation occurs at peak speeds all the time. While my older 980 can have over 100GB of SLC Cache, it never remained as responsive because it got hot immediately (after 20-30 gigs).
4. It’s a gen4 drive, so when I eventually upgrade my laptop, I won’t need to buy a better performing drive. 5GBps peak r/w seems plenty for my needs anyways.

Cons:
1. The price fluctuates a lot. At the time of writing, the 1TB version is available in not many stores, and on Amazon, the price goes anywhere between 5k to 8k depending on the day, even with the same seller. At 5k (which is how much I paid) or even 6k INR, this drive is totally worth the asking price, MUCH better than the SN580 which regularly stays for the same price. But for 8k, it’s much better to go for the 980 Pro, or save a little and go for the 990 Pro. Both of those drives are faster, and Samsung has a robust reputation with warranties and durabilty (better than WD in my opinion). Those drives run hotter, but they’re still better in a lot of other aspects.
2. There is still no DRAM cache, so if you’re working with super large files, you will run into performance issues.
3. The packaging, meaning the box and the SSD itself, are totally bland. This is a complete non-issue, but the packaging and the drive itself look boring.
4. The SN580 has more than 95% of the performance of this drive and while it runs hotter under loads, it is almost always cheaper and easier to find. The SN770 seems to be on stock clearance these days, so the 1TB version especially is harder to find for a good price; the 580 is newer and a better choice for most people and use cases, and it’ll only get cheaper.

Overall, this is a super decent drive if you can buy it at the lower price points. Better than the Crucial P3 Plus, 980 pro, SN580 in terms of the temps and sometimes the price. My 980 is now in an enclosure as a backup drive.

Its a good mid-range performance SSD. Its been out for a while and has established itself as super reliable. Speed seems to be decent as I am using on PCI gen3 but nothing earth shattering. Easy to install but the mount screw is not available in the package which was skimpy of WD, deducted a star for that. Heat level has barely exceeded 40 degrees so far, even though its my primary OS drive. You get Acronis software license free with it, which appears super useful for cloning and other purposes. Its a good drive for normal users and gaming beginners.

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This is best ssd for my laptop .I have 3×4 gen slot so basically I m worried that it works or not but it works flawless and excellent. Speed is also very good.i m too much in gaming and want a full library of some better games.i have pre-installed 512gb which is h only 422gb free space when I first boot my laptop.it has 932 gb free space which is good in storage.installation is very easy.also it compatibles to ur 3×4 gen slot as well as 4×4 slot.
So its a much needed ssd for every user who is heavy on gaming or editing