Western Digital BLACK SN770M 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital BLACK SN770M 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD, praising its speed, storage capacity, and ease of installation, especially for handheld devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go. A few noted the price is high but justified by the brand's reliability. One verified review mentioned an adapter issue, but the retailer handled the return well.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Large 2TB capacity
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Great for handhelds
Cons
- Expensive
- Adapter compatibility issue
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital BLACK SN770M | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital BLACK SN770M 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.