Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
94 Overall Score
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Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Timetec
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Timetec 2TB NVMe SSD receives mostly positive feedback for its value, speed, and reliability, with many users praising its DRAM cache and performance for the price. However, one verified reviewer reported a defective unit with lower-than-advertised speeds and a health status of 98%, though a replacement with the new logo performed flawlessly. Overall, users recommend it as a budget-friendly upgrade, noting it's a solid choice for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast read/write speeds
- DRAM cache included
- Reliable performance
- Good for gaming
Cons
- Inconsistent quality control
- Lower speeds than advertised in some units
- Health status not 100% on some units
- Value decreased over time
Value for money 6
Performance speed 7
Reliability 5
Quality control 2
Dram cache 3
Customer service 2
Scores
Console
Gaming
Workstation
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | Timetec Premium SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_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 feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 16 specs.