Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P
Seagate FireCuda 530R
What Buyers Say
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P
The WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB SSD is highly praised for its easy installation, seamless PS5 integration, and substantial storage expansion. Users appreciate the fast load times and reliable performance, though some note the price is on the higher side. Overall, it's considered a worthwhile upgrade for PS5 owners.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Seamless PS5 integration
- Fast load times
- Substantial storage expansion
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Pricey compared to alternatives
- Performance variability vs predecessor
Seagate FireCuda 530R
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 WD_BLACK SN850P | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 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★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Western Digital | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (86th percentile)86th %ile
Seagate FireCuda 530R
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Seagate FireCuda 530R offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 17 specs.
