Solidigm D7-PS1010 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2
Solidigm
83 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Solidigm D7-PS1010 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The WD_BLACK SN850X is highly praised for its exceptional speed and reliability, often compared favorably to competitors like Samsung and Solidigm. Users highlight its value for money, especially when on sale, and its suitability for both gaming and general high-performance tasks. Some concerns about potential issues are mitigated by firmware updates, and the drive is confirmed to work well with PS5 and Windows 11.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Reliable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy PS5 installation
- Works with Windows 11
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- 4TB version double-sided
- May require heatsink for intense use
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Ps5 compatibility 3
Firmware concerns 2
Windows 11 boot 1
Scores
Gaming
Workstation
Console
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Solidigm D7-PS1010 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | U.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Solidigm D7-PS1010 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong capacity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong random (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Solidigm D7-PS1010 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2
No current pricing available
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 17 specs.
