Intel Solidigm D3-S4520
Intel
27 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Western Digital
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Solidigm D3-S4520
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
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
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Specifications
| Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 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) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Solidigm D3-S4520
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average speed (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average random (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average capacity (10th percentile)10th %ile
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Intel Solidigm D3-S45200.003score per dollar
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X0.007score per dollar
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
