Tom's Hardware on MSN
SanDisk’s new Optimus SSD line-up replaces retired WD color-based models — new Optimus, GX, and GX Pro tiers for 2026
Sandisk has reimagined its WD Black and WD Blue SSDs, unveiling the new Optimus series designed specifically for gamers, creators, and professionals.
Tech Financials on MSN
CES 2026: Sandisk Rebrands WD_BLACK And WD Blue SSDs To Sandisk Optimus
Featuring a striking new packaging and product design inspired by the company’s innovation and iconic branding, the ...
Specific current model rebrands include the Blue SN5100 (now Optimus), the Black SN7100 (Now Optimus GX), and the Black SN8100 (Optimus GX Pro). The numbers will be retained in the new names, though ...
The Optimus family will be segmented into three lines: elite-performing Optimus GX Pro SSDs, gaming-oriented Optimus GX drives, and Optimus SSDs. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, ...
The highest-end of Sandisk's storage SSDs is now called Optimus GX Pro. Sandisk points to the WD_Black SN8100 NVMe SSD. It's ...
TL;DR: At CES 2026, Sandisk introduced the Sandisk Optimus SSD line, rebranding former WD Blue and WD_BLACK drives. The Optimus GX targets gamers with high-performance PCIe Gen5 SSDs, while the ...
SanDisk has announced a rebranding of its consumer SSD portfolio, formally retiring the WD Black and WD Blue product names. Following the company’s separation from Western Digital, all SSDs previously ...
As the overseer of all things SSDs and storage for the GamesRadar+ hardware team, I was excited to learn about any ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback