Seagate Game Drive for PS 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Seagate Game Drive for PS 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this PS5 internal SSD, praising its easy installation, seamless integration with the console, and the significant extra storage it provides. A few noted the price could be better compared to alternatives, but overall it's highly recommended for expanding PS5 storage.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Seamless PS5 integration
- Significant extra storage
- Works great for games
- Good value for money
Cons
- Price could be better
- Limited negative feedback
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN8100 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing Gen5 speeds, with users reporting double the performance of previous Gen4 drives and boot times of just a few seconds. Reviewers highlight excellent heat management, easy installation, and reliability, though many note the high price as a significant drawback. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier upgrade for those with compatible hardware and budget.
Pros
- Blazing Gen5 speeds
- Excellent heat management
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great for gaming
Cons
- High price
- Requires Gen5 motherboard
- Pricey for many
Scores
Specifications
| Seagate Game Drive for PS | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Seagate Game Drive for PS 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Seagate Game Drive for PS 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 15 specs.
