Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and reliability. While some note it's not the fastest on the market, especially in sustained writes, most find it more than adequate for everyday use and gaming. The five-year warranty and Intel's reputation add to its appeal, though a few mention the lack of included accessories like screws or a heatsink.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable Intel brand
- Five-year warranty
- Easy installation
Cons
- Not the fastest in sustained writes
- No included screw or heatsink
- No data migration software
- DRAM cache unclear
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
Scores
Specifications
| Intel 670p Series | Western Digital Black SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | WD 20-82-20035-B1 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
