Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 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
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The SSD is generally well-received for its speed, value, and ease of installation, with several users praising its performance in PS5 and as a backup drive. However, one verified buyer reported a defective unit that was not recognized by BIOS or Windows, and another complained about receiving an older 2018 model. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these quality control and product age concerns.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Works well in PS5
- Reliable so far
Cons
- Defective unit not recognized
- Old 2018 model received
- Potential quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital Black SN850X | Ediloca EN880E | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | WD 20-82-20035-B1 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Ediloca EN880E 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.