Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
94 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Samsung 970 EVO 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The Samsung 970 EVO M.2 SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed, with users reporting boot times of 5-15 seconds and rapid application loading. Installation is described as simple, and the included Samsung Magician software is valued for its ease of use. While some users note the need for proper cooling and potential compatibility issues with older systems, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many considering it a worthwhile upgrade from SATA SSDs.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Easy installation
- Samsung Magician software
- Reliable brand
- Good value for money
Cons
- Needs proper cooling
- Compatibility issues with older systems
- Screw installation can be tricky
- Price higher than some competitors
Speed 20
Installation 12
Software 5
Value for money 6
Cooling 3
Compatibility 4
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Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | Samsung 970 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | — | Samsung Phoenix Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
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
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.