In early 2026, the solid-state drive (SSD) market witnessed a dramatic price hike. Prices across the entire SanDisk SSD lineup soared, with some models experiencing increases close to three times their original cost. Specifically, the Western Digital Black SN8100 8TB model is now priced at over 2,500 USD (equivalent to 18,999 yuan in the Chinese market). To put this in perspective, that amount could alternatively be used to assemble a top-tier gaming PC, complete with a cutting-edge Core Ultra 9 processor and a high-performance GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. This steep price surge has left consumers struggling to accept the new reality.
