Computer Memory Solutions SSD

Computer Memory Solutions SSD

Computer Memory Solutions
47 Overall Score
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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

Western Digital
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Computer Memory Solutions SSD

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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews

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
👍 Speed 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Reliability 4
👍 Ps5 compatibility 3
👎 Firmware concerns 2
👍 Installation 2

Scores

Budget
Computer Memory Solutions
45
Western Digital
96
Console
Computer Memory Solutions
13
Western Digital
95
Gaming
Computer Memory Solutions
29
Western Digital
95
Workstation
Computer Memory Solutions
51
Western Digital
94
Laptop
Computer Memory Solutions
48
Western Digital
83
Portable
Computer Memory Solutions
10
Western Digital
25

Specifications

Computer Memory Solutions SSDWestern Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Drive
Capacity
512
4,000
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceSATA IIIPCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolSATANVMe
PCIe Generation—4★
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
550
7,300
Sequential Write (MB/s)
520
6,600
Random Read (IOPS)
80,000
1,200,000
Random Write (IOPS)
80,000
1,100,000
Hardware
NANDMLC★TLC
DRAM Cache—✓★
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
800
2,400
MTBF (hours)
1,000,000
1,750,000
Warranty (years)33
Features
Heatsink—✓★

Pros & Cons

Computer Memory Solutions SSD

  • Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong feature (71st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average speed (33rd percentile)
  • Below average capacity (34th percentile)

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 16 specs.

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation