Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 8TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
94 Overall Score
vs
Micron 4TB SSD
Micron
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 8TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB SSD is highly praised for its easy installation, seamless PS5 integration, and substantial storage expansion. Users appreciate the fast load times and reliable performance, though some note the price is on the higher side. Overall, it's considered a worthwhile upgrade for PS5 owners.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Seamless PS5 integration
- Fast load times
- Substantial storage expansion
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Pricey compared to alternatives
- Performance variability vs predecessor
Ease of installation 12
Storage capacity 10
Performance speed 9
Ps5 compatibility 8
Value for money 6
Heat management 4
Micron 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P | Micron 4TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 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★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Western Digital | Micron |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 8TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Micron 4TB SSD
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 8TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Micron 4TB SSD
Verdict
Winner: Micron 4TB SSD
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
