here!
I’m your shopping assistant for PC builds, upgrades, and everything tech.
Got questions? Ask away!
Start a conversation
- Free 78-day Returns
$229.99
Add to PC build list
Login to Make an Offer
Sold by Newegg
Shipped by Newegg
Best Sellers
- $288.00
- + FREE SHIPPING
Get Educated
Make informed decisions with expert advice. Learn More
SANDISK Optimus™ GX 7100M PCIe® 4.0 x4 M.2 2230 NVMe™ 1TB SSD 3D NAND TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Up to 7250 MB/s Read (SDSP71100TAT-000E0)
- AN SSD THAT DOESN’T BACK DOWN. Experience an exhilarating boost with level-conquering PCIe® 4.0 Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 7,250/6,900 MB/s2. Reduce load times for applications and immersive games, including those supported by Microsoft® DirectStorage.
- MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Improve system responsiveness and minimize game lag with Random Read/Write speeds up to 1M/1.3M IOPS2 and integrated SANDISK® nCache™ 4.0 technology.
- EXPAND YOUR GAME LIBRARY WITHOUT WORRY. Available in capacities up to 2TB1 on M.2 2230, you have ample storage for the latest games. Powered by our 8th generation SANDISK® BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND.
- CLEAR THAT CHECKPOINT. With a power-efficient architecture, you can clear that checkpoint before your battery taps out.
- INCLUDED SANDISK® SOFTWARE. Keep your drive updated and enable Game Mode with SANDISK® Dashboard (Windows®).3 Migrate to your new drive with Acronis® True Image™ for SANDISK®.4
+
+
Overview
Specs
Reviews
See all Q & A 
Any questions? Ask CelesteSM will help you find out quickly.
Try me now
SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M
NVMe SSD: built for handheld gaming and compatible laptopsGame even faster on the go with the SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M NVMe SSDs with PCIe 4.0. Boasting Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 7, 250/6, 900 MB/s and integrated SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology, you can upgrade your compatible Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Microsoft Surface, or Dell laptop with capacity of 1TB on M. 2 2230. With a power-efficient architecture built for handheld gaming consoles and laptops, conquer hardcore gaming sessions while on the go. An SSD that doesn't back downExperience an exhilarating boost with level-conquering Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 7, 250/6, 900 MB/s. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 interface, the SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M NVMe SSD enables you to take on the next wave of AAA game titles anywhere you go. Moving on to the next levelImprove system responsiveness and minimize game lag with Random Read/Write speeds up to 1M/ 1.3M IOPS and integrated SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology. Making your PC ready to handle future immersive games, including those supported by Microsoft DirectStorage. Expand your handheld console's capacityUpgrade your compatible Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Microsoft Surface, or Dell laptop with capacities up to 1TB on M.
2 2230 for the latest AAA games, built with our 8th generation SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND. Clear that checkpointWith a power-efficient architecture, you can clear that checkpoint or wrap that project before your battery taps out. Conquer your gaming sessions while on the go. Tune your drive with SANDISK softwareKeep your drive updated, monitor your drive's performance, and enable Game Mode with SANDISK Dashboard (Windows). Includes Acronis True Image for SANDISK software to help you migrate to your new drive.
NVMe SSD: built for handheld gaming and compatible laptopsGame even faster on the go with the SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M NVMe SSDs with PCIe 4.0. Boasting Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 7, 250/6, 900 MB/s and integrated SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology, you can upgrade your compatible Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Microsoft Surface, or Dell laptop with capacity of 1TB on M. 2 2230. With a power-efficient architecture built for handheld gaming consoles and laptops, conquer hardcore gaming sessions while on the go. An SSD that doesn't back downExperience an exhilarating boost with level-conquering Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 7, 250/6, 900 MB/s. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 interface, the SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M NVMe SSD enables you to take on the next wave of AAA game titles anywhere you go. Moving on to the next levelImprove system responsiveness and minimize game lag with Random Read/Write speeds up to 1M/ 1.3M IOPS and integrated SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology. Making your PC ready to handle future immersive games, including those supported by Microsoft DirectStorage. Expand your handheld console's capacityUpgrade your compatible Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Microsoft Surface, or Dell laptop with capacities up to 1TB on M.
2 2230 for the latest AAA games, built with our 8th generation SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND. Clear that checkpointWith a power-efficient architecture, you can clear that checkpoint or wrap that project before your battery taps out. Conquer your gaming sessions while on the go. Tune your drive with SANDISK softwareKeep your drive updated, monitor your drive's performance, and enable Game Mode with SANDISK Dashboard (Windows). Includes Acronis True Image for SANDISK software to help you migrate to your new drive.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
- Read full details
Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Extended Holiday Return Policy.
- Read full return policy for details.
We want to ensure your holiday shopping this year is hassle-free. That’s why we’re automatically extending our return policies on almost every product! For purchases placed between November 1st, 2026 and December 31, 2026 you will have until January 31, 2027 to return your product.
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-866-726-3475
- Support Website
- View other products from SanDisk
LOADING...
LOADING...
The SANDISK Optimus GX 7100M is a 1TB M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for compact gaming PCs and handhelds that support this drive format, offering sequential speeds up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write.
Recommended For
- Steam Deck or MSI Claw owners whose device supports an M.2 2230 NVMe drive and who want to replace a smaller internal drive with 1TB for a larger installed game library.
- Handheld PC gamers who travel or play away from a desk and need a compact internal storage upgrade; SanDisk positions this 2230 drive for compatible handhelds and laptops, with a power-efficient design.
- Owners of compatible Surface or Dell laptops with an M.2 2230 slot who need an internal SSD replacement or upgrade; confirm the laptop’s drive size and interface before buying.
- Portable-PC users who regularly install, copy, or load games and want a high-performance PCIe 4.0 2230 drive; independent testing found strong all-around performance among 2230 SSDs.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Gaming and general personal or business storage in compatible desktop and laptop systems |
| Capacity And NAND | 1 TB internal SSD with 3D NAND TLC flash |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2230-S3-M drive using PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe 2.0; supplied without a heatsink |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential speeds up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write; 4K random performance up to 1,000,000 IOPS read and 1,300,000 IOPS write |
| Endurance And Reliability | Rated for 600 TBW and 1,750,000 hours MTBF |
| Power And Operating Conditions | Idle power is 5 mW; average active power is 3.5 W read and 3.8 W write. Operating temperature is 0°C to 85°C; storage temperature is −40°C to 85°C |
| Shock And Vibration Resistance | Shock resistance up to 1,500G at 0.5 ms half-sine; operating vibration is 5 gRMS and non-operating vibration is 4.9 gRMS |
| Dimensions And Weight | 30 × 22 × 2.38 mm; weighs 2.8 g |
| Model Identifiers | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100M, model SDSP71100TAT-000E0 |