Acclamator N20 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Acclamator N20 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Acclamator NVMe SSD is generally praised for its exceptional value, offering budget-friendly storage with good performance for the price. Many users found it easy to install and fast enough to use as a boot drive, with several reporting long-term reliability. However, a few critical reviews highlight a major concern: a lack of warranty support and a drive failure within the warranty period, leaving buyers without recourse. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these reliability and support issues.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Easy installation
- Good performance for price
- Fast boot drive
- Reliable over time
Cons
- Lack of warranty support
- Drive failure within warranty
- No customer service contact
- Potential reliability issues
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
Scores
Specifications
| Acclamator N20 | Western Digital Black SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | WD 20-82-20035-B1 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Acclamator N20 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.