Written by Giorgos
Edited on
20 July 2026
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10:41
What's SANDISK Optimus?
SANDISK has changed the names of their internal SSDs in 2026. The SSDs that were known as WD Blue and WD_BLACK are now called SANDISK Optimus. With these internal SSDs, you can make your PC, laptop, or gaming console faster and work without long loading times in demanding programs or files. You can read what SANDISK Optimus is and which SSDs suit you here.
What changes about the SSDs?
The SSDs you know as WD Blue and WD_BLACK will change name. All internal SSDs will now hate the name SANDISK Optimus. With this new name, SANDISK makes choosing the right SSD easier. This way, you know at a glance which internal SSD is best for your situation. SANDISK uses the numbers in the name for this. The higher the number, the more powerful the SSD. SANDISK Optimus has 3 types of internal SSDs: Optimus, Optimus GX, and Optimus GX PRO.
Which Optimus SSD is suitable for your situation?
Optimus: for daily or light creative work
With a SANDISK Optimus SSD, you can make your PC, laptop, or console faster. For example, the Optimus 5100. These SSDs have a read and write speed up to about 6500MB/s and use the PCIe 4.0 design. Thanks to this, they work well with modern motherboards and computer parts. You can also use these SSDs for light 4K video editing and when you work with a lot of programs at the same time. For example, an Optimus SSD is suitable when you're looking for an SSD for daily or light creative tasks.
Optimus GX: for gaming and intensive use
You can use the SANDISK Optimus GX SSDs for more demanding work. For example, gaming, 4K media editing, and streaming. With a read and write speed above 7000MB/s, your programs and files load within a few seconds. You can also use these SSDs in a PlayStation 5. This way, you can easily increase the storage of your console and boot games faster. Do use a heatsink. During demandingt asks, the SSD becomes very hot and it lasts less long.
Optimus GX PRO: PCIe 5.0 for professionals
Thanks to the PCIe 5.0 design, tou can use a SANDISK Optimus GX PRO SSD for the most demanding tasks. This is because of the read and write speeds up to 14,000MB/s. Thanks to this, you can load the most demanding programs and files without long load times. For example, demanding AI models, 8K videos, and large datasets. You're also prepared well for the future thanks to the PCIe 5.0 design. This version works well with new motherboards, video cards, and processors.
What's the difference between SANDISK and Western Digital?
With Optimus, SANDISK focuses on internal SSDs. This means all other SANDISK products continue inder the name Western Digital. This applies to all hard drives, memory cards, USB flash drives, and external SSDs. SANDISK wants to create a clear difference for the customer this way. Thanks to this, it's easier to choose the right product.