Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
88 Overall Score
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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB is highly praised for its blazing-fast performance, making boot times and game loads nearly instant. Users note it runs a bit hot but can be cooled effectively with an aftermarket heatsink. While the price is considered high, especially after recent increases, most agree it's a top-tier NVMe drive for gaming and professional use.
Pros
- Blazing fast read/write speeds
- Near-instant boot and game loads
- Runs cool with heatsink
- Easy installation
- Good for gaming and professional use
Cons
- Runs hot without heatsink
- Pricey, especially after recent increases
- Game Mode 2.0 considered gimmicky by some
Performance 5
Thermal management 3
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Gaming suitability 4
Software features 2
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Western Digital BLACK SN850X | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | Samsung in-house Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong speed (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Western Digital BLACK SN850X wins 3 specs while Samsung 990 EVO Plus wins 3.
