Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck
Go to page: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M Introduction Page 1: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M Introduction Page 2: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB Performance Results Sandisk arrives running hot to the M.2 2230 SSD segment. A spiritual successor to the popular WD Black SN770M, the Optimus GX 7100M invokes memories of the laptop champion WD Black SN7100 with tested and true hardware. Does the class-leading responsiveness and power efficiency carry over to the smaller factor?
- ▪Go to page: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M Introduction Page 1: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M Introduction Page 2: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB Performance Results Sandisk arrives running hot to the M.2 2230 SSD segment.
- ▪A spiritual successor to the popular WD Black SN770M, the Optimus GX 7100M invokes memories of the laptop champion WD Black SN7100 with tested and true hardware.
- ▪Does the class-leading responsiveness and power efficiency carry over to the smaller factor?
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Tom's Hardware Verdict The Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M is as good as it gets for M.2 2230 with high performance and power efficiency. $449.99 at Amazon(2TB SSD) $449.99 at Newegg(2TB SSD) $449.99 at Newegg(2TB SSD) Check Best Buy Pros +Exceptional all-around performance +Excellent power efficiency +Up to 2TB +Good warranty and support Cons -Hot-running -Minor performance quirks Best picks for you The best SSD for the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X in 2026 Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA Best SSD and Hard Drive Enclosures Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
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