Sandisk
WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB
2,000 GB · PCIe 5.0 x4 · M.2 2280
8.2
$280MSRP3 videos
Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB
Sabrent's early PCIe 5.0 flagship with DRAM and a 14/12 GB/s rating, but currently out of stock at Sabrent.
- 2,000 GB
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- M.2 2280
- 14,000 MB/s
PCPR score
7.6
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$625MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The Rocket 5 is Sabrent's PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD, rated up to 14 GB/s reads and 12 GB/s writes in the 2TB size, with an eight-channel controller, DRAM cache and a five-year warranty. Sabrent sells it bare or with a separate heatsink. OC3D found it unusually usable without active cooling. At the time of checking the 2TB listing on Sabrent's store was out of stock, so availability is the main caveat.
Pros
- 14 GB/s reads and 12 GB/s writes rated at 2TB
- Eight-channel controller with DRAM cache
- Five-year warranty
- Sold bare or with a separate heatsink
Cons
- The 2TB listing was out of stock when checked
- List price is high versus other Gen5 drives
- NAND type and endurance were not stated on the pages read
Best for
- Gen5 enthusiasts who prefer Sabrent's lineup
- Builds with good M.2 airflow
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 2,000 GB
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Performance
- DRAM cache
- Yes
- Sequential read
- 14,000 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 12,000 MB/s
Features
- Warranty
- 5 years
Physical
- Heatsink included
- No
Compatibility notes
- Needs a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot for rated speeds.
- Sabrent sells the drive bare and supplies a separate heatsink option.
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Where to buy
- Buy from the maker
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Video reviews
Positive · Review
Sabrent Rocket 5 PCIE5 NVME Its not that HOT!!!
OC3D TV
OC3D TV tests the Rocket 5 and calls it a PCIe 5.0 drive that can run without a fan.
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Common questions
Does the Rocket 5 need a heatsink?
Sabrent offers it bare or with a heatsink and lets buyers supply their own. OC3D described it as usable without an active fan, but a heatsink is still sensible for sustained writes.
Is the Rocket 5 backward compatible?
Sabrent describes it as a PCIe 5.0 drive and, like other M.2 NVMe SSDs, it should work in older slots at lower speeds, but confirm with your motherboard maker.
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