Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its blazing speed, reliability, and value, often compared favorably to pricier alternatives like Samsung and Solidigm. Users report excellent performance in gaming (especially PS5) and general use, with a few concerns about potential issues mitigated by firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier NVMe drive, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable high-capacity storage
- Great for PS5
- Easy installation
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- No heatsink included
- Pricey when not on sale
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed that makes Windows and games load almost instantly. Many note it's overkill for current games but worth the price for future-proofing. A few mention it's easy to install and offers good value compared to similar Gen5 drives. One reviewer notes they aren't yet using its full potential due to their current CPU, but plan to upgrade soon.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Fast Windows and game loading
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Overkill for current games
- Requires compatible motherboard
- Potential not fully utilized with older CPUs
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital Black SN850X | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | WD 20-82-20035-B1 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
Pricing
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
