Kingston NV3 against WD Black SN8100
WD Black SN8100 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN8100 scores 62% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN8100 is the better buy: 24.3 points per $100 against 14.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Kingston NV3 | WD Black SN8100 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 60 | 97 | 37 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 14.8 | 24.3 | 64%right |
| Typical price | $405 | $400 | $5right |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 6000 MB/s | 14900 MB/s | 148%right |
| Sequential write | 5000 MB/s | 14000 MB/s | 180%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Kingston NV3 | WD Black SN8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 6,000 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 5,000 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Kingston | Western Digital |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $405 | $400 |