The Western Digital WD Black SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD is engineered for gamers and performance enthusiasts seeking ultra-fast storage solutions. Featuring PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and an M.2 2280 form factor, it delivers breakneck sequential read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300 MB/s, significantly reducing game load times, lag, and throttling. With a robust endurance rating of 600 TBW and a long lifespan of 1.75 million hours MTBF, this SSD is built for reliability.

Designed with gaming in mind, the SN850X supports WD’s Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only), optimizing performance to keep you ahead in competitive play. The drive is available in heatsink and no-heatsink versions; the heatsink model is required for PlayStation 5 compatibility, providing stable thermal management for sustained top-tier speeds during extended gaming sessions.

Additional features include random 4KB read/write IOPS rated at 800,000/1,100,000 respectively, ensuring swift application responsiveness and multitasking capability. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty, this SSD represents a reliable upgrade path for PCs and PS5 consoles seeking next-gen speed and endurance.

Key Highlights:

• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD


• 1TB capacity for ample game and software storage


• Sequential Read: 7,300 MB/s (1TB model)


• Sequential Write: 6,300 MB/s (1TB model)


• Random 4KB IOPS: 800,000 read / 1,100,000 write


• Endurance: 600 TBW


• Heatsink model optimized for PS5 compatibility


• 5-year limited warranty