SANDISK 1TB Optimus GX 7100 M.2 PCIe SDSP71100TAN-000E0

The SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 is an internal NVMe SSD with 1 TB of storage in the compact M.2 2280 form factor. It connects over PCIe 4.0 x4 and, according to the manufacturer, reaches sequential read speeds of up to 7250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6900 MB/s. This makes it well suited to gaming systems and creative workflows where large files need to move quickly.

Its integrated nCache technology is rated at up to 1 million random read IOPS and 1.4 million random write IOPS, which can make the system feel more responsive and help reduce stutter during gameplay. Support for Microsoft DirectStorage prepares the drive for demanding modern games that rely on direct data access to shorten loading times. The storage uses 8th generation BiCS TLC 3D NAND and is rated for 600 TBW of endurance.

Weighing just 10 g and designed for energy efficiency, the drive is also suitable for laptops. Bundled software lets users monitor the drive's performance and health.