SanDisk 8TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
95 Overall Score
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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk 8TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB 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 exceptional speed and reliability, often compared favorably to competitors like Samsung and Solidigm. Users highlight its value for money, especially when on sale, and its suitability for both gaming and general high-performance tasks. Some concerns about potential issues are mitigated by firmware updates, and the drive is confirmed to work well with PS5 and Windows 11.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Reliable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy PS5 installation
- Works with Windows 11
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- 4TB version double-sided
- May require heatsink for intense use
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Ps5 compatibility 3
Firmware concerns 2
Windows 11 boot 1
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk 8TB SSD | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk 8TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - SanDisk 8TB SSD wins 4 specs while Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X wins 2.
