Editors Liked
- Impressive first-generation controller design
- Priced more like a budget NVMe SSD than a premium model
- Top-notch performance
Editors Didn't Like
- Some performance anomalies
- Easy to confuse with an older WD Black SSD that was also M.2/NVMe
The Western Digital Black 3D NVMe SSD is as fast as Samsung's 960 Pro, but it costs a lot less. In fact, it's only slightly more expensive than entry-level drives. It's the drive that smart buyers should go for.
As reviewed by PCWorld