Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial P2 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
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
Crucial P2 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its speed, reliability, and value for money, especially as a budget option for boot drives or bulk storage. Some note it's not the fastest for gaming but works well for everyday use. A minor complaint about Crucial's cloning software was mentioned, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Fast boot speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable performance
- Budget-friendly option
- Works with various motherboards
Cons
- Cloning software issues
- Not fastest for gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital Black SN850X | Crucial P2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital 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 user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Crucial P2 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (75th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.