Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Western Digital
100 Overall Score
vs
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

Team Group
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB 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 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
👍 Speed 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Reliability 4
👍 Ps5 compatibility 3
👎 Firmware concerns 2
👍 Installation 2

Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its performance, compatibility with Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and value for money. Verified buyers highlight easy installation and fast game loading, with one noting a successful Dell Inspiron upgrade. A few mention the brand's reliability and good customer service, while one advises against using it for desktop builds.

Pros
  • Fast game loading
  • Easy installation
  • Compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally
  • Good value for money
  • Reliable brand
Cons
  • Not recommended for desktop builds
  • Limited to 2230 form factor
👍 Performance 4
👍 Compatibility 5
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Ease of installation 3
👍 Brand reliability 2
👍 Customer service 1

Scores

Laptop
Western Digital
97
Team Group
65
Workstation
Western Digital
95
Team Group
60
Gaming
Western Digital
94
Team Group
60
Console
Western Digital
90
Team Group
46
Budget
Western Digital
82
Team Group
71
Portable
Western Digital
25
Team Group
15

Specifications

Western Digital Black SN850XTeam Group MP44S
Drive
Capacity
4,000
1,000
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2230
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMeNVMe
PCIe Generation44
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
7,300
5,000
Sequential Write (MB/s)
6,600
3,500
Random Read (IOPS)
1,200,000
480,000
Random Write (IOPS)
1,100,000
500,000
Hardware
NANDTLCTLC
DRAM Cache✓★✗
ControllerWD 20-82-20035-B1—
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
2,400
250
MTBF (hours)
1,750,000
1,500,000
Warranty (years)55
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 (11th percentile)11th %ile

Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230

  • Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
  • Strong speed (70th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Western Digital Black SN850X

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.

Western Digital Black SN850X Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation