Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB is highly praised for its blazing-fast performance, making boot times and game loads nearly instant. Users note it runs a bit hot but can be cooled effectively with an aftermarket heatsink. While the price is considered high, especially after recent increases, most agree it's a top-tier NVMe drive for gaming and professional use.
Pros
- Blazing fast read/write speeds
- Near-instant boot and game loads
- Runs cool with heatsink
- Easy installation
- Good for gaming and professional use
Cons
- Runs hot without heatsink
- Pricey, especially after recent increases
- Game Mode 2.0 considered gimmicky by some
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and reliability. While some note it's not the fastest on the market, especially in sustained writes, most find it more than adequate for everyday use and gaming. The five-year warranty and Intel's reputation add to its appeal, though a few mention the lack of included accessories like screws or a heatsink.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable Intel brand
- Five-year warranty
- Easy installation
Cons
- Not the fastest in sustained writes
- No included screw or heatsink
- No data migration software
- DRAM cache unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital BLACK SN850X | Intel 670p Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.