Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are very satisfied with the WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB NVMe SSD, praising its speed, performance, and suitability for PS5. One reviewer notes it's a safe but pricey choice, while others highlight its value for the price and size. The product is officially licensed for PS5 and offers fast read speeds, making it a recommended upgrade.
Pros
- Very fast
- Great for servers
- Officially licensed for PS5
- Easy installation
- Good value for price and size
Cons
- Pricey
- Expensive
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN8100 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing Gen5 speeds, with users reporting double the performance of previous Gen4 drives and boot times of just a few seconds. Reviewers highlight excellent heat management, easy installation, and reliability, though many note the high price as a significant drawback. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier upgrade for those with compatible hardware and budget.
Pros
- Blazing Gen5 speeds
- Excellent heat management
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great for gaming
Cons
- High price
- Requires Gen5 motherboard
- Pricey for many
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| Controller | Western Digital | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 16 specs.